Kanika

Girl name

Kanika has been given to 1,254 babies in the U.S. since 1973. It peaked in 1978. In 2025, about 1 in 267,878 girls was named Kanika.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

1,254

Peak year

1978 (95 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1973

10-year trend

New / returning

Gender split

All girls

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Kanika — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Anikagirl

16,804 babies since 1961

Danikagirl

10,697 babies since 1966

Names with a similar vibe

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Kanika.

Monishagirl

1,254 babies since 1961

Desereegirl

1,251 babies since 1930

Kevagirl

1,258 babies since 1954

Evitagirl

1,247 babies since 1951

Kristonunisex

1,266 babies since 1961

Bobbijogirl

1,242 babies since 1961

Teishagirl

1,240 babies since 1964

Lanishagirl

1,240 babies since 1971

FAQ

How popular is the name Kanika?

Kanika has been given to 1,254 babies in the U.S. since 1973. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Kanika peak?

Kanika peaked in 1978, when 95 babies were given the name.

Is Kanika a girl or boy name?

Kanika is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Kanika are girls).

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