Samika
Every Samika since 1974 — 343 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Samika
Samika is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #12,955 in 2025 with 7 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1974, 343 American babies have been named Samika. Its peak came in 1980, when 22 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1980s.
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 Samika stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Samika 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 | #12,955 |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | 5 | #17,188 |
| 2022 | 5 | #17,343 |
| 2021 | — | — |
| 2020 | 6 | #14,821 |
| 2019 | 10 | #10,344 |
| 2018 | 5 | #17,709 |
| 2017 | 7 | #13,859 |
| 2016 | 8 | #12,698 |
| 2015 | 11 | #10,038 |
| 2014 | 13 | #8,882 |
| 2013 | 7 | #14,342 |
| 2012 | 15 | #8,144 |
| 2011 | 12 | #9,624 |
| 2010 | 11 | #10,343 |
| 2009 | 5 | #19,673 |
| 2008 | — | — |
| 2007 | — | — |
| 2006 | 8 | #13,384 |
| 2005 | 13 | #8,774 |
| 2004 | 5 | #18,279 |
| 2003 | — | — |
| 2002 | 6 | #15,040 |
| 2001 | 6 | #14,976 |
| 2000 | 7 | #12,878 |
| 1995 | — | — |
| 1990 | 7 | #11,121 |
| 1985 | 5 | #12,070 |
| 1980 | 22 | #3,699 |
| 1975 | 10 | #5,876 |
| 1970 | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Samika in 2025?
Samika ranked #12,955 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 Samika?
343 babies have been named Samika in the United States since 1974, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Samika most popular?
Samika peaked in 1980, when 22 newborns received the name.
Is Samika a boy or girl name?
Samika is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Samika rising or falling?
Samika is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.