Holding steady.
Popularity of Tinika since 1967
Babies named Tinika per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 11 |
| 1970s | 313 |
| 1980s | 182 |
| 1990s | 59 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Tinika is a rare American name that first entered the Social Security Administration's records in 1967, reflecting the mid-20th-century trend of creating distinctive feminine names using the fashionable -ika suffix. The name peaked in usage in 1976 but has never broken into the top 1,000 names, remaining a low-frequency choice over the decades. It has shown a stable trajectory in recent years, with no significant rise or fall in usage. While Tinika does not have a well-documented etymology, it fits stylistically with other invented names of the era that combine familiar sounds and suffixes. Parents drawn to Tinika often appreciate its rarity and melodic, three-syllable rhythm.
Tinika first appeared in the United States in the late 1960s, likely as a creative elaboration of names ending in -ika or as a variant of Tameka or Tanika. It saw modest use in the 1970s and has remained a rare, stable presence in the national naming data since then.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Tini, Nika, Tina
Sibling names for Tinika
Names that share Tinika's style, for a brother or sister.
