Jenika
Every Jenika since 1974 — 914 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Jenika
Jenika is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #11,353 in 2025 with 8 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1974, 914 American babies have been named Jenika. Its peak came in 2013, when 31 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Jenika stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Jenika year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8 | #11,353 |
| 2024 | 19 | #6,267 |
| 2023 | 15 | #7,426 |
| 2022 | 15 | #7,434 |
| 2021 | 18 | #6,522 |
| 2020 | 15 | #7,369 |
| 2019 | 11 | #9,377 |
| 2018 | 18 | #6,643 |
| 2017 | 13 | #8,512 |
| 2016 | 18 | #6,760 |
| 2015 | 23 | #5,737 |
| 2014 | 25 | #5,374 |
| 2013 | 31 | #4,578 |
| 2012 | 14 | #8,400 |
| 2011 | 16 | #7,590 |
| 2010 | 16 | #7,689 |
| 2009 | 23 | #5,981 |
| 2008 | 28 | #5,201 |
| 2007 | 17 | #7,546 |
| 2006 | 20 | #6,458 |
| 2005 | 19 | #6,395 |
| 2004 | 22 | #5,647 |
| 2003 | 24 | #5,156 |
| 2002 | 19 | #5,992 |
| 2001 | 24 | #4,901 |
| 2000 | 18 | #6,068 |
| 1995 | 15 | #6,088 |
| 1990 | 17 | #5,380 |
| 1985 | 10 | #6,649 |
| 1980 | 9 | #7,018 |
| 1975 | 6 | #8,395 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Jenika in 2025?
Jenika ranked #11,353 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 8 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Jenika?
914 babies have been named Jenika in the United States since 1974, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Jenika most popular?
Jenika peaked in 2013, when 31 newborns received the name.
Is Jenika a boy or girl name?
Jenika is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Jenika rising or falling?
Jenika is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.