Holding steady.
Popularity of Chamika since 1975
Babies named Chamika per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 43 |
| 1980s | 79 |
| 1990s | 7 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Chamika is a rare and modern name in the United States, first recorded in 1975. It reached its peak usage in 1982, when the name was given to a small number of baby girls. Despite its low overall frequency, the name has shown a stable trajectory over the decades, occasionally appearing but never breaking into widespread use. The lack of a clearly established etymology or connection to a specific cultural tradition makes Chamika a name defined by its rarity and modern invention, with no top states showing strong regional concentration.
Chamika is a name of uncertain derivation, appearing in U.S. records starting in the 1970s. It may be a modern invention, possibly influenced by names such as Chamika (a Sinhalese male name) or Chaminda, but adapted as a feminine given name in the United States. The name shows sporadic usage and does not have clear historical roots in any established naming tradition.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Chami, Mika, Kika
Variants: Chamica, Chamyka, Shamika
Sibling names for Chamika
Names that share Chamika's style, for a brother or sister.
