Total births
18
Girls' name · since 1978
Genika
Since 1978, U.S. Social Security records show 18 babies named Genika, peaking in 1985. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 18
- total births
- 1978–1985
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 61%
- born in that decade
Genika sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 18 recorded since 1978.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Genika has been recorded 18 times among girls since 1978, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1970s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1978 to 1985.
- 18 total births
- 1978–1985 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 61% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
18 girls have been named Genika since 1978, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 1985.
- 18
- total births
- 1978–1985
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 61%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
61% of everyone ever named Genika was born in this single decade.
1985
Single peak year
7 babies were named Genika in 1985 - its busiest year on record.
Genika's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Genika's full recorded timeline at 1979, 67% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 33% in the earlier half -- usage has skewed toward the present, not a one-decade spike. Its quietest year on record was 1979, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1985 peak of 7 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Genika at a glance
Last recorded 1985Peak year
1985
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1978
Genika popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1978–1985
- Peak year (1985)
- 7
- Annual births at peak, across 8 years of records
Genika by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Genika's strongest decade.
11 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 61% of all-time use.
Genika births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
11 births
- 1980s
1980s
7 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 11 births (61% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Genika? ▼
18 babies have been named Genika since 1978. It was last recorded in 1985. The peak year was 1985 with 7 births.
When was Genika most popular? ▼
Genika was most popular in the 1970s decade with 11 total births. The single peak year was 1985.
How long has the name Genika been used? ▼
Records for Genika go back to 1978, giving 8 years of history through 1985.
What names are similar to Genika? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Genevieve, Genesis, Geneva, Gena, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Genika's data
- Genika's usage has stayed within range of its 1970s decade-level peak (11 total births) through the 1980s (7) -- 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 Genika
Nearby Names Like Genika
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Genika
Genevieve Girl
#165 125,131 births
Genesis Girl
#55 93,578 births
Geneva Girl
#1598 88,758 births
Gena Girl
#11130 12,824 births
Gene Girl
#15326 6,997 births
Compare Genika side by side: Genika vs Genevieve Genika vs Genesis Genika vs Geneva
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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, 1978–1985 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Genika: Baby Name Since 1978 - 18 Births, Peak 1985." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/genika. 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 Genika 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.