Chika
Girl nameChika has been given to 378 babies in the U.S. since 1976. It peaked in 1997.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
378
Peak year
1997 (19 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1976
10-year trend
New / returning
Gender split
93% girls / 7% boys
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Chika — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Chika.
Sibling name ideas for Chika
Same era and popularity as Chika, avoiding matching initials or rhymes.
FAQ
How popular is the name Chika?
Chika has been given to 378 babies in the U.S. since 1976. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Chika peak?
Chika peaked in 1997, when 19 babies were given the name.
Is Chika a girl or boy name?
Chika is primarily a girl name (93% of babies named Chika are girls).
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