Holding steady.
Popularity of Nautika since 1995
Babies named Nautika per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 89 |
| 2000s | 130 |
| 2010s | 7 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Nautika is a modern, inventive name that emerged in the United States in the mid-1990s, first recorded in 1995. Its peak popularity came in 1998, after which usage has remained very low and stable. The name is clearly derived from the word 'nautical', possibly influenced by the Nautica clothing brand, which gained prominence in the 1990s. As a respelling of Nautica with a 'k', it fits a trend of substituting 'c' with 'k' for a more distinctive look. Nautika has not appeared in any top state rankings and is not associated with any notable figures, making it a rare and unique choice.
Nautika is a modern invented name, likely derived from the word 'nautical', which comes from Latin 'nauticus' (pertaining to ships) via Greek 'nautikos'. The spelling with a 'k' rather than 'c' gives it a contemporary feel. The name first appeared in U.S. records in the 1990s, coinciding with the popularity of the clothing brand Nautica.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Nauti, Tika, Kika
Variants: Nautica
Sibling names for Nautika
Names that share Nautika's style, for a brother or sister.
