How Many People Are Named Elika?
Complete statistics for the name Elika: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Elika is a striking and uncommon name with roots that give it an exotic, elegant feel. There are roughly 409 people living in the US with this name today, meaning about 1 in 806,486 Americans share it. It's a genuinely modern name that peaked in 2009 with 32 births and skews very young.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 2 traditionally represents harmony, partnership, and diplomacy. It's associated with individuals who are naturally cooperative, sensitive to others, and skilled at bringing people together.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 20All 414 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2009Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Elika Through the Generations
Looking at Elika through the generations, it's clear this name belongs almost entirely to younger Americans. Of the 414 total births ever recorded in the US, a striking 333 bearers are under 30, while just 81 fall in the 30-to-60 range, and there are zero over 60. That means roughly 80% of everyone named Elika hasn't even turned 30 yet. The name didn't really appear on the radar until the late 1990s and early 2000s, building steadily toward its peak year of 2009, when 32 babies received it. Since then, usage has been on a declining trend, though the name still pops up occasionally. With an average bearer age of just 20, Elika remains one of the freshest names you'll encounter. Globally, it's more established than you might expect, ranking #49,701 worldwide with about 13,601 living bearers. Tanzania is where you'll find the most people named Elika outside the United States, giving this name a genuinely international footprint that contrasts with its rarity in America.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Elika's Persian roots
📄 About the Name Elika
How Many People Have the Name Elika?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 409 people in the United States currently share the name Elika. That works out to roughly 1 in every 806,486 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Elika a Common or Rare Name?
Elika is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Elika Mean?
Elika means "Unique, chosen one" and comes from Persian origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 2.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Elika in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Elika Most Popular?
The name Elika reached peak popularity in 2009, with 32 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Elika?
Approximately 409 people named Elika live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 414. That works out to roughly 1 in 806,486 Americans.
Is Elika a rare name?
Elika is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 806,486 Americans has this name.
What does the name Elika mean?
Elika means "Unique, chosen one" and comes from Persian origins.
Is Elika more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Elika are male and 100% are female.
When was Elika most popular?
Elika peaked in 2009 with 32 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.