Total births
204
Girls' name · since 1972
Arnika
Since 1972, U.S. Social Security records show 204 babies named Arnika, peaking in 2020. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #6723
- among girls today
- 204
- born since 1972
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 62%
- more common than other girls
Yes -- Arnika is the #6723 most popular girls' name in the U.S. today, with 204 recorded since 1972.
Arnika has 204 recorded births among girls since 1972, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #6723 as of the latest data, more common than 62% of girls, busiest in the 2020s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1972 to 2025.
- #6723 among girls today
- 204 born since 1972
- 2020s peak decade
- 62% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Arnika is currently the #6723 girls' name in America, more common than 62% of girls - 204 born since 1972, peaking in the 2020s.
- #6723
- among girls today
- 204
- born since 1972
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 62%
- more common than other girls
Arnika vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#6723
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 62% of names given to girls today.
2020s
Peak decade
46% of everyone ever named Arnika was born in this single decade.
2020
Single peak year
22 babies were named Arnika in 2020 - its busiest year on record.
How Arnika compares
204 37th percentile among 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Arnika's all-time total is 47% below the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Arnika | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 204 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 22 | 48 | 19,840 |
Arnika's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Arnika's SSA record in two at 2017 and the more recent half accounts for 72% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 28%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1972, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2020 peak of 22, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Arnika at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2020
Current rank
#6,723
Active since
1972
Arnika popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1972–2025
- Peak year (2020)
- 22
- Annual births at peak, across 54 years of records
Arnika by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2020s was Arnika's strongest decade.
94 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 46% of all-time use.
Arnika births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 15
1970s
15 births
- 1990s 5
1990s
5 births
- 2010s
2010s
90 births
- 2020s
2020s
94 births
What this shows Peak: 2020s at 94 births (46% of all-time use).
Arnika by state
Where Arnika concentrates geographically, total births since 1972
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 6 | 2.9% |
| #2 | California | | 5 | 2.5% |
Texas share of Arnika's total US births 2.9%
Even split
6 of 204 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Arnika? ▼
Arnika has been given to 204 babies in the U.S. since 1972, according to SSA data. Among girls, it ranks #6723 as of the latest data. 22 babies were born in 2020, its single highest year.
When was Arnika most popular? ▼
Arnika was most popular in the 2020s decade with 94 total births. The single peak year was 2020.
Where is Arnika most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Arnika are Texas (6 births), California (5 births).
How long has the name Arnika been used? ▼
Records for Arnika go back to 1972, giving 54 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Arnika? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Arnetta, Arnita, Arnette, Arnell, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Arnika's data
- Texas records the most Arnikas (6 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Arnika
Nearby Names Like Arnika
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Arnika
Arnetta Girl
3,248 births
Arnita Girl
2,047 births
Arnette Girl
1,055 births
Arnell Girl
798 births
Arna Girl
#5309 624 births
Compare Arnika side by side: Arnika vs Arnetta Arnika vs Arnita Arnika vs Arnette
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1972–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Arnika: #6723 Girls' Name - 204 Births, Peak 2020." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/arnika. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Arnika draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.