How Many People Are Named Samika?

Complete statistics for the name Samika: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Samika
Very Rare
Sanskrit

Samika means 'peaceful' in Sanskrit, making it a serene choice for parents. Only 329 people named Samika live in the US today, which is just 1 in 1,004,209 Americans. The majority, 51%, are under 30, showing its status as a genuinely modern name.

~329
Living in US
1 in 1,004,209
Americans
1980
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Peaceful
🌐
Origin
Sanskrit
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 9
Personality Traits
Calm Gentle Harmonious
9
Life Path Number

Life-path number 9 represents compassion and humanitarianism.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

1,653
Worldwide Bearers
#189,475
Global Rank
🇮🇳 India
907
🇱🇰 Sri Lanka
358
🇺🇸 United States
186
🇮🇩 Indonesia
114
🇲🇼 Malawi
9
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
7
🇳🇪 Niger
6
🇵🇭 Philippines
6
🇳🇵 Nepal
4
🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
4

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
329 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 30
171
Would be under 30 (51%)
165
Would be 30–60 (49%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 336 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: 1980

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Slowly declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
75
Classic Feel
38
Modern Appeal
82
International
87

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Samika Through the Generations

Samika reached its peak popularity in 1980 with 22 births, but since then, it's seen a slow decline. As of now, there are 329 people named Samika living in the United States, with most being under 30 years old. This age distribution indicates that Samika is a name predominantly chosen by younger parents, contributing to its modern appeal. The average age of someone named Samika is 30, suggesting that the name is still relatively new and popular among recent generations.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 13

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Samika's Sanskrit roots

📄 About the Name Samika

How Many People Have the Name Samika?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 329 people in the United States currently share the name Samika. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,004,209 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Samika a Common or Rare Name?

Samika 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 Samika Mean?

Samika means "peaceful" and comes from Sanskrit origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Samika in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Samika Most Popular?

The name Samika reached peak popularity in 1980, with 22 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 Samika?

Approximately 329 people named Samika live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 336. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,004,209 Americans.

Is Samika a rare name?

Samika is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,004,209 Americans has this name.

What does the name Samika mean?

Samika means "peaceful" and comes from Sanskrit origins.

Is Samika more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Samika are male and 100% are female.

When was Samika most popular?

Samika peaked in 1980 with 22 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.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US329
All-Time Births336
1 in X1 in 1,004,209
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age30
Peak Year1980
World Rank#189,475
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.