Total births
32
Girls' name · since 1963
Likita
Since 1963, U.S. Social Security records show 32 babies named Likita, peaking in 1986. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 32
- total births
- 1963–1986
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 56%
- born in that decade
Likita sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 32 recorded since 1963.
Social Security Administration records show Likita recorded 32 times among girls since 1963, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1970s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1963 to 1986.
- 32 total births
- 1963–1986 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 56% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
32 girls have been named Likita since 1963, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 1986.
- 32
- total births
- 1963–1986
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 56%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
56% of everyone ever named Likita was born in this single decade.
1986
Single peak year
9 babies were named Likita in 1986 - its busiest year on record.
Likita's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Likita's SSA record in two at 1975 and the more recent half accounts for 59% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 41%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1963, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1986 peak of 9, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Likita at a glance
Last recorded 1986Peak year
1986
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1963
Likita popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1963–1986
- Peak year (1986)
- 9
- Annual births at peak, across 24 years of records
Likita by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Likita's strongest decade.
18 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 56% of all-time use.
Likita births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 5
1960s
5 births
- 1970s
1970s
18 births
- 1980s
1980s
9 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 18 births (56% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Likita? ▼
Since 1963, Social Security records show 32 babies named Likita. The most recent recorded year was 1986. Its busiest year on record was 1986, with 9 births.
When was Likita most popular? ▼
Likita was most popular in the 1970s decade with 18 total births. The single peak year was 1986.
How long has the name Likita been used? ▼
Likita has been recorded in Social Security data since 1963, spanning 24 years of data through 1986.
What names are similar to Likita? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Likisha, Likesha, Likhita, Lika, and 1 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Likita's data
- Likita's usage has stayed within range of its 1970s decade-level peak (18 total births) through the 1980s (9) -- 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 Likita
Nearby Names Like Likita
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Likita
Likisha Girl
67 births
Likesha Girl
12 births
Likhita Girl
6 births
Lika Girl
6 births
Likhitha Girl
5 births
Compare Likita side by side: Likita vs Likisha Likita vs Likesha Likita vs Likhita
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, 1963–1986 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Likita: Baby Name Since 1963 - 32 Births, Peak 1986." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/likita. 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 Likita 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.