Holding steady.
Popularity of Tika since 1966
Babies named Tika per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 22 |
| 1970s | 154 |
| 1980s | 107 |
| 1990s | 54 |
| 2000s | 11 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Tika is a rare name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1966, during a period when creative and short names were gaining popularity. It reached its peak usage in 1975, but has never cracked the national top 1000. The name has remained stable in the decades since, with fewer than 5 births per year in recent years. Its origins are uncertain; it may be a modern invention or a borrowing from Sanskrit. Tika is used almost exclusively for girls and has seen little variation in spelling or cultural adoption.
Tika first appeared in U.S. records in 1966, likely as a modern coinage inspired by names like Tia or Mika, or possibly from the Sanskrit word 'tika' (a vermilion mark). It saw modest use in the 1970s and has remained rare.
Sibling names for Tika
Names that share Tika's style, for a brother or sister.
