Inika
A feminine Hindu name meaning "Eyes" or "Handsome eyes".
Name Census estimates that about 97 living Americans carry the first name Inika. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Inika today is around 12 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Inika births was 2010 (13 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Inika. 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.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Inika with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Inika. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
97
~ 1 in 3,533,550 Americans
Peak year
2010
13 babies that year
Average age
12
years old
2024 SSA rank
#14,100
Tracked since 2006
Popularity
Inika: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Inika from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 54 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Inika remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Inika 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 Inika during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Inikas live
Origin
Meaning and history of Inika
The name Inika has its origins in the Sanskrit language, with roots dating back to ancient India around 1500 BCE. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "inika," which means "gaze" or "glance." This name was likely given to children with a captivating or intense gaze.
In Hindu mythology, Inika is mentioned as the name of a minor goddess associated with beauty and grace. She is depicted as a celestial nymph with an alluring appearance and enchanting eyes. The name Inika thus carries connotations of physical beauty and charm.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Inika can be found in the ancient Indian epic poem, the Mahabharata, written between the 8th and 4th centuries BCE. The epic mentions a character named Inika, who was a beautiful and virtuous woman known for her devotion to her husband.
Throughout history, there have been several notable figures bearing the name Inika. One example is Inika Goswami (1537-1610), a renowned Indian saint and poet who composed devotional songs and hymns dedicated to Lord Krishna. Her writings are still widely revered in the Vaishnava tradition.
Another historical figure with this name is Inika Devi (1917-2002), an Indian freedom fighter and social activist who played a crucial role in the Indian independence movement. She was a close associate of Mahatma Gandhi and worked tirelessly for the empowerment of women and the underprivileged.
In the realm of art, Inika Brouk (1923-2014) was a celebrated Russian-American painter and sculptor. Her abstract expressionist works were widely exhibited and are part of prestigious collections worldwide.
Moving to the literary world, Inika Mukherjee (born 1963) is a renowned Indian-American author and academic. Her novels and short stories explore themes of cultural identity, immigration, and the South Asian diaspora experience.
Another notable figure is Inika Spires (born 1980), an American ballet dancer and choreographer. She has performed with prestigious dance companies and is renowned for her innovative choreographic works that blend classical and contemporary styles.
Despite its ancient origins, the name Inika has maintained a certain timeless quality and has been embraced by diverse cultures around the world, making it a name with a rich and fascinating history.
People
Inika + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Inika as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with I
Other first names starting with I with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Inika: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Inika?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 97 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Inika 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 3,533,550 US residents.
Is Inika a common name?
We classify Inika as "Very Rare". It ranks above 64.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 98 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Inika most popular?
The single biggest year for Inika was 2010, when 13 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Inika is about 12 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Inika in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Inika a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Inika 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.
Is Inika still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Inika in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Inika can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have Inika as a first name?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.