Find out how popular the first name Lika has been for the last 1 years (from 2018 to 2018) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Lika by gender

Based on the last 1 years of data, Lika is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2018, there were 6 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Lika.

The history of the first name Lika

The given name Lika is a Slavic name that dates back to the early medieval period. It is derived from the Slavic root word "lik", which means "face" or "countenance". The name Lika is thought to have originated in the region that is now modern-day Croatia and Bosnia and Herzegovina.

In ancient times, the name Lika was associated with beauty and physical attractiveness. It was believed that a person with this name had a pleasing or attractive face. The name was often given to children in the hope that they would grow up to be physically beautiful.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Lika can be found in the 12th century Glagolitic manuscript known as the Baška Tablet, which was discovered on the island of Krk in Croatia. The tablet contains an inscription that includes the name Lika, suggesting that the name was in use in the region during that time period.

Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Lika. One of the most famous was Lika Fusco (1914-2009), an Italian film actress who appeared in over 50 films during the 1930s and 1940s. Another notable Lika was Lika Nureeva (1923-2006), a Russian ballerina who danced with the Kirov Ballet in the mid-20th century.

In the field of literature, one of the most prominent figures with the name Lika was Lika Doležalová (1926-2007), a Czech novelist and playwright who wrote several acclaimed works during the latter half of the 20th century. In the realm of politics, Lika Prip (1945-2018) was a Danish politician who served as a member of the European Parliament from 1989 to 1994.

Another notable individual with the name Lika was Lika Novy (1923-2016), a Russian-born artist who was known for her abstract expressionist paintings and sculptures. She lived and worked in the United States for much of her career and had several successful exhibitions in New York City and other major art centers.

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