Amerika
From German Amerika, in imitation of the German-speaking Nazis.
Every Amerika since 1987 — 330 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Amerika
Amerika is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #12,011 in 2025 with 7 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1987, 330 American babies have been named Amerika. Its peak came in 2009, when 27 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Amerika stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Amerika year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7 | #12,011 |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | 5 | #15,465 |
| 2021 | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — |
| 2019 | 6 | #13,938 |
| 2018 | 5 | #15,852 |
| 2017 | 6 | #14,269 |
| 2016 | 9 | #10,934 |
| 2015 | 26 | #5,138 |
| 2014 | 18 | #6,736 |
| 2013 | 13 | #8,613 |
| 2012 | 11 | #9,750 |
| 2011 | 21 | #6,160 |
| 2010 | 19 | #6,670 |
| 2009 | 27 | #5,235 |
| 2008 | 20 | #6,568 |
| 2007 | 9 | #11,692 |
| 2006 | 13 | #8,742 |
| 2005 | 18 | #6,548 |
| 2004 | 10 | #9,941 |
| 2003 | 18 | #6,314 |
| 2002 | 19 | #5,908 |
| 2001 | 7 | #12,165 |
| 2000 | 6 | #13,263 |
| 1995 | 5 | #13,516 |
| 1990 | 7 | #10,252 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Amerika mean?
From German Amerika, in imitation of the German-speaking Nazis.
How popular is the name Amerika in 2025?
Amerika ranked #12,011 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 7 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Amerika?
330 babies have been named Amerika in the United States since 1987, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Amerika most popular?
Amerika peaked in 2009, when 27 newborns received the name.
Is Amerika a boy or girl name?
Amerika is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Amerika rising or falling?
Amerika is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.