How Many People Are Named Jenika?
Complete statistics for the name Jenika: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Jenika is a very rare female name, with only 891 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 370,248 Americans. It peaked in popularity in 2013 with 31 births, but it's still a genuinely modern name with a big chunk, 59%, under 30 years old.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 5 represents freedom, adventure, and change.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 26All 906 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: 2013Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Slowly declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Jenika Through the Generations
Jenika has been a name on the rise since its inception, reaching its peak in 2013 with 31 births. Since then, it's seen a slow decline, but it remains a name associated with younger generations. With 538 under 30 and 368 aged between 30 and 60, Jenika is predominantly found among those in their twenties and thirties, reflecting its status as a relatively new addition to the American naming landscape.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Jenika's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Jenika
How Many People Have the Name Jenika?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 891 people in the United States currently share the name Jenika. That works out to roughly 1 in every 370,248 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Jenika a Common or Rare Name?
Jenika 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 Jenika Mean?
Jenika means "creative variant of Jenica" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Jenika in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Jenika Most Popular?
The name Jenika reached peak popularity in 2013, with 31 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly 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 Jenika?
Approximately 891 people named Jenika live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 906. That works out to roughly 1 in 370,248 Americans.
Is Jenika a rare name?
Jenika is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 370,248 Americans has this name.
What does the name Jenika mean?
Jenika means "creative variant of Jenica" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Jenika more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Jenika are male and 100% are female.
When was Jenika most popular?
Jenika peaked in 2013 with 31 births that year. Current trend: Slowly 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.