Total births
67
Girls' name · since 1987
Darika
Since 1987, U.S. Social Security records show 67 babies named Darika, peaking in 1991. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 67
- total births
- 1987–2008
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 51%
- born in that decade
Darika sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 67 recorded since 1987.
Darika has 67 recorded births among girls since 1987, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, though it falls outside today's most-used girls names, busiest in the 1990s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1987 to 2008.
- 67 total births
- 1987–2008 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 51% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
67 girls have been named Darika since 1987, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2008.
- 67
- total births
- 1987–2008
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 51%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
51% of everyone ever named Darika was born in this single decade.
1991
Single peak year
7 babies were named Darika in 1991 - its busiest year on record.
Darika's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Darika's SSA record in two at 1994 and the more recent half accounts for 48% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 52%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1987, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1991 peak of 7, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Darika at a glance
Last recorded 2008Peak year
1991
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1987
Darika popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1987–2008
- Peak year (1991)
- 7
- Annual births at peak, across 22 years of records
Darika by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Darika's strongest decade.
34 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 51% of all-time use.
Darika births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s
1980s
16 births
- 1990s
1990s
34 births
- 2000s
2000s
17 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 34 births (51% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Darika? ▼
Since 1987, Social Security records show 67 babies named Darika. The most recent recorded year was 2008. Its busiest year on record was 1991, with 7 births.
When was Darika most popular? ▼
Darika was most popular in the 1990s decade with 34 total births. The single peak year was 1991.
How long has the name Darika been used? ▼
Records for Darika go back to 1987, giving 22 years of history through 2008.
What names are similar to Darika? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Darlene, Darla, Darcy, Dara, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Darika's data
- Darika's usage has stayed within range of its 1990s decade-level peak (34 total births) through the 2000s (17) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- 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 Darika
Nearby Names Like Darika
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Darika
Darlene Girl
#1779 204,942 births
Darla Girl
#1026 43,667 births
Darcy Girl
#978 23,418 births
Dara Girl
#1035 13,692 births
Daria Girl
#1955 9,063 births
Compare Darika side by side: Darika vs Darlene Darika vs Darla Darika vs Darcy
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1987–2008 (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. "Darika: Baby Name Since 1987 - 67 Births, Peak 1991." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/darika. 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 Darika 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 July 2026.