Total births
1,075
Boys' name · since 1978
Ikaika
Since 1978, U.S. Social Security records show 1,075 babies named Ikaika, peaking in 1983. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #4479
- among boys today
- 1,075
- born since 1978
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 69%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Ikaika is the #4479 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 1,075 recorded since 1978.
Ikaika has 1,075 recorded births among boys since 1978, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #4479 as of the latest data, more common than 69% of boys, busiest in the 2000s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1978 to 2025.
- #4479 among boys today
- 1,075 born since 1978
- 2000s peak decade
- 69% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Ikaika is currently the #4479 boys' name in America, more common than 69% of boys - 1,075 born since 1978, peaking in the 2000s.
- #4479
- among boys today
- 1,075
- born since 1978
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 69%
- more common than other boys
Ikaika vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#4479
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 69% of names given to boys today.
2000s
Peak decade
24% of everyone ever named Ikaika was born in this single decade.
1983
Single peak year
37 babies were named Ikaika in 1983 - its busiest year on record.
How Ikaika compares
1,075 Top 29% higher than 71% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys 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
Ikaika's all-time total is 193% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Ikaika | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,075 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 37 | 23 | 22,252 |
Ikaika's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Ikaika's SSA record in two at 2002 and the more recent half accounts for 56% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 44%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1978, with only 10 births recorded -- set against the 1983 peak of 37, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Ikaika at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1983
Current rank
#4,479
Active since
1978
Ikaika popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1978–2025
- Peak year (1983)
- 37
- Annual births at peak, across 48 years of records
Ikaika by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Ikaika's strongest decade.
259 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 24% of all-time use.
Ikaika births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 21
1970s
21 births
- 1980s
1980s
214 births
- 1990s
1990s
188 births
- 2000s
2000s
259 births
- 2010s
2010s
241 births
- 2020s
2020s
152 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 259 births (24% of all-time use).
How Ikaika compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Ikaika's total volume
Ikaika vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Ikaika by state
Where Ikaika concentrates geographically, total births since 1978
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Hawaii | | 562 | 52.3% |
| #2 | California | | 25 | 2.3% |
| #3 | Nevada | | 10 | 0.9% |
| #4 | Washington | | 6 | 0.6% |
Hawaii share of Ikaika's total US births 52.3%
Even split
562 of 1,075 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Ikaika? ▼
1,075 babies have been named Ikaika since 1978. It currently ranks #4479 among boys. The peak year was 1983 with 37 births.
When was Ikaika most popular? ▼
Ikaika was most popular in the 2000s decade with 259 total births. The single peak year was 1983.
Where is Ikaika most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Ikaika are Hawaii (562 births), California (25 births), Nevada (10 births).
How long has the name Ikaika been used? ▼
Ikaika has been recorded in Social Security data since 1978, spanning 48 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Ikaika? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Ikal, Ikaia, Ikaris, Ikai. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Ikaika's data
- Ikaika's usage has stayed within range of its 2000s decade-level peak (259 total births) through the 2020s (152) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Hawaii records the most Ikaikas (562 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Hawaii 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.
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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, 1978–2025 (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. "Ikaika: #4479 Boys' Name - 1,075 Births, Peak 1983." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/ikaika. 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 Ikaika 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.