Total births
914
Girls' name · since 1974
Jenika
Since 1974, U.S. Social Security records show 914 babies named Jenika, peaking in 2013. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #6246
- among girls today
- 914
- born since 1974
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 65%
- more common than other girls
914 babies have been named Jenika since 1974, making it today's #6246 girls' name.
Social Security Administration records show Jenika recorded 914 times among girls since 1974, holding rank #6246 nationally today, ahead of 65% of girls, peaking in the 2000s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1974 to 2025.
- #6246 among girls today
- 914 born since 1974
- 2000s peak decade
- 65% more common than other girls
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Jenika is currently the #6246 girls' name in America, more common than 65% of girls - 914 born since 1974, peaking in the 2000s.
- #6246
- among girls today
- 914
- born since 1974
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 65%
- more common than other girls
Jenika vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#6246
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 65% of names given to girls today.
2000s
Peak decade
23% of everyone ever named Jenika was born in this single decade.
2013
Single peak year
31 babies were named Jenika in 2013 - its busiest year on record.
How Jenika compares
914 Top 33% higher than 67% of 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
Jenika's all-time total is 139% above the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Jenika | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 914 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 31 | 48 | 19,840 |
Jenika's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Jenika splits its recorded history at 2000: 54% of all births land in the more recent half, 46% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1976 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2013 peak of 31 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Jenika at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2013
Current rank
#6,246
Active since
1974
Jenika popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1974–2025
- Peak year (2013)
- 31
- Annual births at peak, across 52 years of records
Jenika by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Jenika's strongest decade.
214 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 23% of all-time use.
Jenika births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 62
1970s
62 births
- 1980s
1980s
173 births
- 1990s
1990s
190 births
- 2000s
2000s
214 births
- 2010s
2010s
185 births
- 2020s
2020s
90 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 214 births (23% of all-time use).
How Jenika compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Jenika's total volume
Jenika vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Jenika by state
Where Jenika concentrates geographically, total births since 1974
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 44 | 4.8% |
| #2 | Texas | | 33 | 3.6% |
| #3 | New York | | 5 | 0.5% |
California share of Jenika's total US births 4.8%
Even split
44 of 914 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Jenika? ▼
Jenika has been given to 914 babies in the U.S. since 1974, according to SSA data. Among girls, it ranks #6246 as of the latest data. 31 babies were born in 2013, its single highest year.
When was Jenika most popular? ▼
Jenika was most popular in the 2000s decade with 214 total births. The single peak year was 2013.
Where is Jenika most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Jenika are California (44 births), Texas (33 births), New York (5 births).
How long has the name Jenika been used? ▼
Records for Jenika go back to 1974, giving 52 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Jenika? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Jennifer, Jenna, Jennie, Jenny, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Jenika's data
- Jenika's usage has stayed within range of its 2000s decade-level peak (214 total births) through the 2020s (90) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Jenikas (44 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California 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 Jenika
Nearby Names Like Jenika
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Jenika
Jennifer Girl
#546 1,471,703 births
Jenna Girl
#683 148,587 births
Jennie Girl
#1753 127,181 births
Jenny Girl
#1391 92,101 births
Jenifer Girl
#5637 25,551 births
Compare Jenika side by side: Jenika vs Jennifer Jenika vs Jenna Jenika vs Jennie
Related Names
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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, 1974–2025 (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. "Jenika: #6246 Girls' Name - 914 Births, Peak 2013." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/jenika. 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 Jenika 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.