Basilakes (Greek: Βασιλάκης), feminine form Basilakina (Βασιλακίνα), was the name of a Byzantine noble family. They were either of Armenian or Paphlagonian origin. According to the medieval Armenian historian Matthew of Edessa, a member of the family named "Vasilak" was killed at the decisive Battle of Manzikert of 1071. A few years later, in 1078/79, Nikephoros Basilakes tried to overthrow Emperor Nikephoros III Botaneiates (r. 1078–1081) until he was defeated by Alexios Komnenos (later known as Emperor Alexios I Komnenos; r. 1081–1118). Another member, , served as protoproedros in 1094/5. He or his namesake later joined a plot against Emperor Alexios I. According to a work written by a female member of the family (completed in 1098–1113), the Basilakes intermarried with the and familie