Total births
438
Girls' name · since 1973
Kamika
Since 1973, U.S. Social Security records show 438 babies named Kamika, peaking in 1975. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 438
- total births
- 1973–2017
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 45%
- born in that decade
438 girls have been named Kamika since 1973, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Kamika recorded 438 times among girls since 1973, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1980s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1973 to 2017.
- 438 total births
- 1973–2017 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 45% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
438 girls have been named Kamika since 1973, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2017.
- 438
- total births
- 1973–2017
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 45%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
45% of everyone ever named Kamika was born in this single decade.
1975
Single peak year
41 babies were named Kamika in 1975 - its busiest year on record.
Kamika's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Kamika splits its recorded history at 1985: 30% of all births land in the more recent half, 70% in the earlier half, leaning more toward its earlier era than today's. The single quietest year was 1993 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1975 peak of 41 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Kamika at a glance
Last recorded 2017Peak year
1975
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1973
Kamika popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1973–2017
- Peak year (1975)
- 41
- Annual births at peak, across 45 years of records
Kamika by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Kamika's strongest decade.
198 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 45% of all-time use.
Kamika births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
181 births
- 1980s
1980s
198 births
- 1990s 48
1990s
48 births
- 2000s 6
2000s
6 births
- 2010s 5
2010s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 198 births (45% of all-time use).
Kamika by state
Where Kamika concentrates geographically, total births since 1973
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 10 | 2.3% |
| #2 | New York | | 5 | 1.1% |
| #3 | Pennsylvania | | 5 | 1.1% |
California share of Kamika's total US births 2.3%
Even split
10 of 438 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Kamika? ▼
Since 1973, Social Security records show 438 babies named Kamika. The most recent recorded year was 2017. Its busiest year on record was 1975, with 41 births.
When was Kamika most popular? ▼
Kamika was most popular in the 1980s decade with 198 total births. The single peak year was 1975.
Where is Kamika most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Kamika are California (10 births), New York (5 births), Pennsylvania (5 births).
How long has the name Kamika been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Kamika since 1973 -- 45 years through the most recent 2017 data.
What names are similar to Kamika? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Kamryn, Kamila, Kami, Kamilah, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Kamika's data
- Kamika's decade-level peak was the 1980s (198 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Kamikas (10 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 Kamika
Nearby Names Like Kamika
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Kamika
Kamryn Girl
#582 24,809 births
Kamila Girl
#292 20,098 births
Kami Girl
#3914 8,925 births
Kamilah Girl
#1450 6,489 births
Kamari Girl
#1073 5,845 births
Compare Kamika side by side: Kamika vs Kamryn Kamika vs Kamila Kamika vs Kami
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, 1973–2017 (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. "Kamika: Baby Name Since 1973 - 438 Births, Peak 1975." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/kamika. 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 Kamika 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.