Amika
Borrowed from Japanese あみか (Amika).
Every Amika since 1972 — 347 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Amika
Amika is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #12,012 in 2025 with 7 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1972, 347 American babies have been named Amika. Its peak came in 1978, when 14 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1970s.
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 Amika stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Amika 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 | #12,012 |
| 2024 | 10 | #9,605 |
| 2023 | 14 | #7,669 |
| 2022 | 8 | #11,298 |
| 2021 | 6 | #13,588 |
| 2020 | 8 | #11,168 |
| 2019 | 7 | #12,535 |
| 2018 | 9 | #10,610 |
| 2017 | 7 | #12,814 |
| 2016 | 9 | #10,935 |
| 2015 | 6 | #14,640 |
| 2014 | 5 | #16,713 |
| 2013 | 6 | #14,729 |
| 2012 | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — |
| 2010 | — | — |
| 2009 | 7 | #13,820 |
| 2008 | 9 | #11,666 |
| 2007 | 11 | #10,172 |
| 2006 | 5 | #17,361 |
| 2005 | 7 | #13,113 |
| 2004 | — | — |
| 2003 | 6 | #13,972 |
| 2002 | 5 | #15,595 |
| 2001 | 5 | #15,506 |
| 2000 | 8 | #10,803 |
| 1995 | 5 | #13,518 |
| 1990 | 9 | #8,529 |
| 1985 | 5 | #10,736 |
| 1980 | 10 | #6,336 |
| 1975 | 8 | #6,512 |
| 1970 | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — |
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| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Amika mean?
Borrowed from Japanese あみか (Amika).
How popular is the name Amika in 2025?
Amika ranked #12,012 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 Amika?
347 babies have been named Amika in the United States since 1972, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Amika most popular?
Amika peaked in 1978, when 14 newborns received the name.
Is Amika a boy or girl name?
Amika is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Amika rising or falling?
Amika is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.