Aarika
Every Aarika since 1979 — 911 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Aarika
Aarika is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #7,888 in 2025 with 13 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1979, 911 American babies have been named Aarika. Its peak came in 1990, when 53 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Aarika stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Aarika year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 13 | #7,888 |
| 2024 | 18 | #6,395 |
| 2023 | 12 | #8,488 |
| 2022 | 19 | #6,230 |
| 2021 | 25 | #5,092 |
| 2020 | 23 | #5,314 |
| 2019 | 14 | #7,720 |
| 2018 | 19 | #6,251 |
| 2017 | 12 | #8,782 |
| 2016 | 9 | #10,863 |
| 2015 | 23 | #5,655 |
| 2014 | 25 | #5,310 |
| 2013 | 20 | #6,257 |
| 2012 | 19 | #6,576 |
| 2011 | 13 | #8,618 |
| 2010 | 9 | #11,252 |
| 2009 | 13 | #8,888 |
| 2008 | 5 | #17,515 |
| 2007 | — | — |
| 2006 | 10 | #10,615 |
| 2005 | — | — |
| 2004 | — | — |
| 2003 | 5 | #15,792 |
| 2002 | 7 | #12,190 |
| 2001 | 13 | #7,724 |
| 2000 | 11 | #8,537 |
| 1995 | 21 | #4,677 |
| 1990 | 53 | #2,345 |
| 1985 | 28 | #3,170 |
| 1980 | 16 | #4,517 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Aarika in 2025?
Aarika ranked #7,888 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 13 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Aarika?
911 babies have been named Aarika in the United States since 1979, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Aarika most popular?
Aarika peaked in 1990, when 53 newborns received the name.
Is Aarika a boy or girl name?
Aarika is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Aarika rising or falling?
Aarika is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.