Holding steady.
Popularity of Damika since 1972
Babies named Damika per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 144 |
| 1980s | 136 |
| 1990s | 96 |
| 2000s | 5 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Damika is a rare modern feminine name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1972. It reached its peak usage in 1975, though it has never entered the national top 1,000 and remains uncommon. The name has a stable trajectory, with no significant resurgence. Its origin is uncertain, likely a creative modern coinage blending sounds popular in the 1970s, such as elements from names like Tamika. Despite its scarcity, Damika fits within a pattern of similar-sounding names like Danika and Shanika, and it has no strong ties to any particular state or cultural tradition.
Damika is a modern American name that first appeared in the early 1970s. It may have been formed by blending common name elements such as the prefix Da- (seen in names like Dana) with the suffix -mika (inspired by names like Tamika or Mika). Alternatively, it could be a creative respelling of Damaris, a name of Greek origin meaning 'calf' or 'gentle.' No historical roots beyond the 20th century are attested.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Dami, Mika, Mik
Sibling names for Damika
Names that share Damika's style, for a brother or sister.
