MallowbyNames

Tikia

TI-kee-uh · of uncertain origin; possibly a modern coinage

Peak popularity
1983
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Holding steady

Holding steady.

Popularity of Tikia since 1974

Babies named Tikia per year in U.S. Social Security records.

71522198020002020Most births 1983Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
1970s68
1980s113
1990s59
2000s14
2010s0
2020s0

Meaning & origin

Tikia is an exceedingly rare American name first recorded in 1974, a time when creative and distinctive names were becoming more common. Its peak year came in 1983, though even then it never entered the top 1000. The name has remained stable but extremely uncommon, with no recorded usage in multiple recent years. Its origins are obscure, likely a modern coinage with no traditional meaning or cultural background. Parents drawn to Tikia likely value its unique sound and the freedom from established associations.

Tikia first appeared in U.S. records in 1974 and saw a small peak in 1983. Its formation is unclear but may be a creative respelling of Tika or Tiki, perhaps influenced by the fashionable -ia suffix. No clear ties to any foreign language or established name tradition have been documented.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Tiki, Kia

Variants: Tika, Tikia, Tykiya

Sibling names for Tikia

Names that share Tikia's style, for a brother or sister.

Sisters: Mikayla, Kiana, Talia, Aria, Naya

Brothers: Kai, Mika, Toby, Liam, Jay

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Tikia mean?
Tikia has no established meaning. It may be a modern invented name, possibly influenced by sounds from other names like Tika or Tiki.
How popular is the name Tikia?
Tikia has been very rare in U.S. records since 1974. It peaked in 1983 and has not ranked in the top 1000 in any year.
Is Tikia a boy or girl name?
Tikia is almost exclusively used for girls.