Umika
A feminine Japanese name meaning "tenderness" or "affection".
Name Census estimates that about 22 living Americans carry the first name Umika. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Umika today is around 27 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Umika births was 2014 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Umika. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Umika. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
22
~ 1 in 15,579,743 Americans
Peak year
2014
7 babies that year
Average age
27
years old
2015 SSA rank
#16,277
Tracked since 1976
Popularity
Umika: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Umika from the 1970s through to the 2010s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 13 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Umika 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 Umika during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Umika
The name Umika is believed to have originated from the Sanskrit language, which is an ancient Indo-Aryan language that was predominantly spoken in the Indian subcontinent. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word "umi," which means "wave" or "undulation," and the suffix "ka," which is a diminutive form. Therefore, the name Umika can be interpreted as "little wave" or "small undulation."
The earliest recorded use of the name Umika can be traced back to ancient Hindu scriptures and texts. In the epic poem Mahabharata, which dates back to the 8th century BCE, there is a mention of a character named Umika, who was a sage and a teacher of the Vedas (ancient Hindu scriptures).
Another notable historical figure with the name Umika was a Buddhist monk who lived in the 5th century CE. He is known for his contributions to the development of Buddhist philosophy and his teachings on the concept of emptiness (śūnyatā) in Buddhist thought.
In the 11th century, there was a renowned Sanskrit scholar and poet named Umika Bhatta, who hailed from the Indian state of Karnataka. He was renowned for his expertise in grammar, poetry, and Hindu philosophy.
During the Vijayanagar Empire, which ruled in southern India from the 14th to the 17th century, there was a renowned military commander named Umika Nayaka, who played a crucial role in the expansion and defense of the empire.
In more recent times, one of the most famous individuals with the name Umika was Umika Sharma, an Indian classical dancer and choreographer who lived from 1920 to 2010. She was recognized for her contributions to the preservation and promotion of the Kathak dance form, which originated in northern India.
While the name Umika has its roots in Sanskrit and Hindu culture, it has transcended cultural boundaries and has been adopted by people from various backgrounds and nationalities. The name's connection to the concept of waves and undulations has given it a poetic and romantic quality, making it a popular choice for parents seeking a unique and meaningful name for their child.
People
Umika + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Umika as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with U
Other first names starting with U with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Umika: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Umika?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 22 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Umika 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 15,579,743 US residents.
Is Umika a common name?
We classify Umika as "Very Rare". It ranks above 41.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 23 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Umika most popular?
The single biggest year for Umika was 2014, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Umika is about 27 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Umika a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Umika 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.