Holding steady, #10,917 for girls today.
Popularity of Jenika since 1974
Babies named Jenika per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 62 |
| 1980s | 173 |
| 1990s | 190 |
| 2000s | 214 |
| 2010s | 185 |
| 2020s | 90 |
Meaning & origin
Jenika is a modern name that emerged in the United States in 1974, reflecting the trend of creating distinctive names by adding the suffix -ika to established names like Jenna. Its peak popularity came in 2013, though it remains quite rare overall. As of 2025, approximately 1 in 200,908 newborns receive the name. Jenika has not been heavily concentrated in any particular state, nor does it have strong ties to a specific region or cultural tradition. The name's trajectory has been largely stable, with only modest fluctuations. Families drawn to Jenika often appreciate its contemporary feel and connection to the enduring classic Jennifer.
Jenika is a modern English coinage, likely formed by combining the popular name Jenna (or Jenny) with the trendy suffix -ika. The root name Jennifer gained widespread use in the 20th century, derived from the Welsh Gwenhwyfar. Jenika first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1974 and saw a rise in popularity in the 2010s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jeni, Jen
Sibling names for Jenika
Names that share Jenika's style, for a brother or sister.
