Sanika
Every Sanika since 1976 — 442 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Sanika
Sanika is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #10,767 in 2025 with 9 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1976, 442 American babies have been named Sanika. Its peak came in 2008, when 30 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 Sanika stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Sanika year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 9 | #10,767 |
| 2024 | 5 | #17,264 |
| 2023 | 5 | #17,199 |
| 2022 | 9 | #11,089 |
| 2021 | 7 | #13,251 |
| 2020 | 6 | #14,824 |
| 2019 | 8 | #12,253 |
| 2018 | — | — |
| 2017 | 9 | #11,470 |
| 2016 | 15 | #7,923 |
| 2015 | 12 | #9,396 |
| 2014 | 10 | #10,811 |
| 2013 | 19 | #6,680 |
| 2012 | 17 | #7,405 |
| 2011 | 29 | #4,896 |
| 2010 | 26 | #5,386 |
| 2009 | 18 | #7,296 |
| 2008 | 30 | #4,992 |
| 2007 | 17 | #7,679 |
| 2006 | 29 | #4,930 |
| 2005 | 25 | #5,230 |
| 2004 | 16 | #7,331 |
| 2003 | 15 | #7,513 |
| 2002 | 16 | #6,985 |
| 2001 | 12 | #8,642 |
| 2000 | 12 | #8,452 |
| 1995 | — | — |
| 1990 | — | — |
| 1985 | 5 | #12,074 |
| 1980 | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — |
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| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Sanika in 2025?
Sanika ranked #10,767 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 9 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Sanika?
442 babies have been named Sanika in the United States since 1976, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Sanika most popular?
Sanika peaked in 2008, when 30 newborns received the name.
Is Sanika a boy or girl name?
Sanika is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Sanika rising or falling?
Sanika is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.