Total births
691
Girls' name · since 1996
Mihika
Since 1996, U.S. Social Security records show 691 babies named Mihika, peaking in 2009. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #4970
- among girls today
- 691
- born since 1996
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 72%
- more common than other girls
Yes -- Mihika is the #4970 most popular girls' name in the U.S. today, with 691 recorded since 1996.
Mihika has 691 recorded births among girls since 1996, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #4970 as of the latest data, more common than 72% of girls, busiest in the 2010s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1996 to 2025.
- #4970 among girls today
- 691 born since 1996
- 2010s peak decade
- 72% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Mihika is currently the #4970 girls' name in America, more common than 72% of girls - 691 born since 1996, peaking in the 2010s.
- #4970
- among girls today
- 691
- born since 1996
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 72%
- more common than other girls
Mihika vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#4970
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 72% of names given to girls today.
2010s
Peak decade
43% of everyone ever named Mihika was born in this single decade.
2009
Single peak year
44 babies were named Mihika in 2009 - its busiest year on record.
How Mihika compares
691 Top 38% higher than 62% 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
Mihika's all-time total is 81% above the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Mihika | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 691 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 44 | 48 | 19,840 |
Mihika's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Mihika's full recorded timeline at 2012, 57% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 43% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1996, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 2009 peak of 44 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Mihika at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2009
Current rank
#4,970
Active since
1996
Mihika popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1996–2025
- Peak year (2009)
- 44
- Annual births at peak, across 30 years of records
Mihika by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Mihika's strongest decade.
297 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 43% of all-time use.
Mihika births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 10
1990s
10 births
- 2000s
2000s
214 births
- 2010s
2010s
297 births
- 2020s
2020s
170 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 297 births (43% of all-time use).
How Mihika 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 Mihika's total volume
Mihika vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Mihika by state
Where Mihika concentrates geographically, total births since 1996
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 141 | 20.4% |
| #2 | Texas | | 28 | 4.1% |
| #3 | Illinois | | 6 | 0.9% |
| #4 | Connecticut | | 5 | 0.7% |
| #5 | New Jersey | | 5 | 0.7% |
California share of Mihika's total US births 20.4%
Even split
141 of 691 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 5 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Mihika? ▼
Since 1996, Social Security records show 691 babies named Mihika. Today it holds rank #4970 among girls. Its busiest year on record was 2009, with 44 births.
When was Mihika most popular? ▼
Mihika was most popular in the 2010s decade with 297 total births. The single peak year was 2009.
Where is Mihika most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Mihika are California (141 births), Texas (28 births), Illinois (6 births).
How long has the name Mihika been used? ▼
Records for Mihika go back to 1996, giving 30 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Mihika? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Mihira, Miho, Mihaela, Mihrimah, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Mihika's data
- Mihika's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (297 total births) through the 2020s (170) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Mihikas (141 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 Mihika
Nearby Names Like Mihika
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Mihika
Mihira Girl
#2530 511 births
Miho Girl
95 births
Mihaela Girl
#16439 92 births
Mihrimah Girl
#7921 76 births
Miha Girl
#16507 48 births
Compare Mihika side by side: Mihika vs Mihira Mihika vs Miho Mihika vs Mihaela
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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, 1996–2025 (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. "Mihika: #4970 Girls' Name - 691 Births, Peak 2009." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/mihika. 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 Mihika 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.