Damika
A feminine Persian name meaning "Warm, Affectionate one."
Name Census estimates that about 356 living Americans carry the first name Damika. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Damika today is around 42 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Damika births was 1975 (29 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Damika. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
356
~ 1 in 962,793 Americans
Peak year
1975
29 babies that year
Average age
42
years old
2000 SSA rank
#15,615
Tracked since 1972
Popularity
Damika: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Damika from the 1970s through to the 2000s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1970s, with 144 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1970s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Damika by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Damika during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Damikas live
Origin
Meaning and history of Damika
The name Damika has its roots in Sanskrit, an ancient language that originated in the Indian subcontinent. It is believed to have derived from the Sanskrit word "damita," which means "tamed" or "subdued." The name gained popularity during the ancient Indian period, particularly in the regions where Sanskrit was widely spoken.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Damika can be found in the Hindu epic, the Mahabharata. In this ancient text, Damika is mentioned as the name of a warrior who fought bravely in the great battle of Kurukshetra. The exact time period associated with this literary work is uncertain, but scholars estimate it to be between the 8th and 4th centuries BCE.
In the 5th century BCE, a renowned Indian scholar and philosopher named Damika Mishra lived. He was known for his contributions to the field of Nyaya philosophy, which focused on logic and epistemology. Mishra's works played a significant role in shaping the intellectual discourse of ancient India.
Moving forward in time, during the 8th century CE, a Buddhist monk named Damika Shribhadra gained recognition for his expertise in Buddhist philosophy and teachings. He traveled extensively throughout the Indian subcontinent, sharing his knowledge and insights with fellow scholars and students.
Another notable figure in history associated with the name Damika was a 13th-century Indian poet and playwright, Damika Deva. His works were highly acclaimed for their literary merit and were widely read and appreciated during his lifetime.
In the 16th century, a renowned Indian musician and composer, Damika Venkatesh, made significant contributions to the field of Carnatic music. His compositions are still revered and performed by musicians today, keeping the name Damika alive in the realm of Indian classical music.
While the name Damika has its origins in Sanskrit and ancient Indian culture, it has transcended geographical boundaries and found its way into various parts of the world over the centuries. Notably, it has been adopted and used in different cultures, albeit with slight variations in spelling or pronunciation.
People
Damika + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Damika as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with D
Other first names starting with D with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Damika: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Damika?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 356 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Damika going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 962,793 US residents.
Is Damika a common name?
We classify Damika as "Very Rare". It ranks above 81.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 381 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Damika most popular?
The single biggest year for Damika was 1975, when 29 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Damika is about 42 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Damika a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Damika in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.