Kanika
Every Kanika since 1973 — 1,254 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kanika
Kanika is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #14,034 in 2025 with 6 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1973, 1,254 American babies have been named Kanika. Its peak came in 1978, when 95 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1970s.
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 Kanika stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kanika year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | #14,034 |
| 2024 | 6 | #14,332 |
| 2023 | 6 | #14,268 |
| 2022 | 5 | #16,473 |
| 2021 | — | — |
| 2020 | 10 | #9,895 |
| 2019 | 6 | #14,650 |
| 2018 | 9 | #10,990 |
| 2017 | 9 | #11,137 |
| 2016 | 11 | #9,738 |
| 2015 | — | — |
| 2014 | 7 | #13,785 |
| 2013 | 8 | #12,567 |
| 2012 | 6 | #15,895 |
| 2011 | 6 | #15,757 |
| 2010 | 6 | #15,946 |
| 2009 | — | — |
| 2008 | 5 | #18,945 |
| 2007 | 5 | #18,996 |
| 2006 | — | — |
| 2005 | 9 | #11,348 |
| 2004 | 10 | #10,287 |
| 2003 | 5 | #17,010 |
| 2002 | 15 | #7,237 |
| 2001 | 8 | #11,501 |
| 2000 | 10 | #9,512 |
| 1995 | 21 | #4,758 |
| 1990 | 28 | #3,752 |
| 1985 | 39 | #2,511 |
| 1980 | 59 | #1,850 |
| 1975 | 76 | #1,388 |
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Famous people named Kanika
- Kanika Kapoor Singer · b. 1978
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kanika in 2025?
Kanika ranked #14,034 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 6 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kanika?
1,254 babies have been named Kanika in the United States since 1973, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kanika most popular?
Kanika peaked in 1978, when 95 newborns received the name.
Is Kanika a boy or girl name?
Kanika is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kanika rising or falling?
Kanika is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Kanika?
Well-known people named Kanika include Kanika Kapoor (singer).