Total births
372
Girls' name · since 1970
Lamika
Since 1970, U.S. Social Security records show 372 babies named Lamika, peaking in 1977. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 372
- total births
- 1970–2005
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 40%
- born in that decade
Lamika sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 372 recorded since 1970.
Social Security Administration records show Lamika recorded 372 times among girls since 1970, 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 1970 to 2005.
- 372 total births
- 1970–2005 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 40% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
372 girls have been named Lamika since 1970, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2005.
- 372
- total births
- 1970–2005
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 40%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
40% of everyone ever named Lamika was born in this single decade.
1977
Single peak year
30 babies were named Lamika in 1977 - its busiest year on record.
Lamika's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Lamika splits its recorded history at 1986: 37% of all births land in the more recent half, 63% in the earlier half, leaning more toward its earlier era than today's. The single quietest year was 1970 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1977 peak of 30 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Lamika at a glance
Last recorded 2005Peak year
1977
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1970
Lamika popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1970–2005
- Peak year (1977)
- 30
- Annual births at peak, across 36 years of records
Lamika by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Lamika's strongest decade.
148 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 40% of all-time use.
Lamika births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
132 births
- 1980s
1980s
148 births
- 1990s
1990s
82 births
- 2000s 10
2000s
10 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 148 births (40% of all-time use).
Lamika by state
Where Lamika concentrates geographically, total births since 1970
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Illinois | | 5 | 1.3% |
Illinois share of Lamika's total US births 1.3%
5 of 372 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Lamika? ▼
Lamika has been given to 372 babies in the U.S. since 1970, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2005. 30 babies were born in 1977, its single highest year.
When was Lamika most popular? ▼
Lamika was most popular in the 1980s decade with 148 total births. The single peak year was 1977.
Where is Lamika most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Lamika are Illinois (5 births).
How long has the name Lamika been used? ▼
Lamika has been recorded in Social Security data since 1970, spanning 36 years of data through 2005.
What names are similar to Lamika? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Lamya, Lamonica, Lamia, Lamar, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Lamika's data
- Lamika's decade-level peak was the 1980s (148 total births); usage has since declined to 10 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Illinois records the most Lamikas (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Illinois 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 Lamika
Nearby Names Like Lamika
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Lamika
Lamya Girl
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Lamonica Girl
1,662 births
Lamia Girl
#7003 1,390 births
Lamar Girl
#6419 1,284 births
Lamiyah Girl
#6300 892 births
Compare Lamika side by side: Lamika vs Lamya Lamika vs Lamonica Lamika vs Lamia
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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, 1970–2005 (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. "Lamika: Baby Name Since 1970 - 372 Births, Peak 1977." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/lamika. 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 Lamika 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.