Total births
359
Girls' name · since 1972
Renika
Since 1972, U.S. Social Security records show 359 babies named Renika, peaking in 1983. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 359
- total births
- 1972–1998
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 50%
- born in that decade
359 girls have been named Renika since 1972, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Renika recorded 359 times among girls since 1972, 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 1972 to 1998.
- 359 total births
- 1972–1998 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 50% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
359 girls have been named Renika since 1972, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 1998.
- 359
- total births
- 1972–1998
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 50%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
50% of everyone ever named Renika was born in this single decade.
1983
Single peak year
25 babies were named Renika in 1983 - its busiest year on record.
Renika's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Renika splits its recorded history at 1985: 51% of all births land in the more recent half, 49% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1994 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1983 peak of 25 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Renika at a glance
Last recorded 1998Peak year
1983
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1972
Renika popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1972–1998
- Peak year (1983)
- 25
- Annual births at peak, across 27 years of records
Renika by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Renika's strongest decade.
179 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 50% of all-time use.
Renika births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
87 births
- 1980s
1980s
179 births
- 1990s
1990s
93 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 179 births (50% of all-time use).
Renika by state
Where Renika concentrates geographically, total births since 1972
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Georgia | | 10 | 2.8% |
| #2 | Louisiana | | 6 | 1.7% |
| #3 | California | | 5 | 1.4% |
Georgia share of Renika's total US births 2.8%
Even split
10 of 359 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Renika? ▼
Since 1972, Social Security records show 359 babies named Renika. The most recent recorded year was 1998. Its busiest year on record was 1983, with 25 births.
When was Renika most popular? ▼
Renika was most popular in the 1980s decade with 179 total births. The single peak year was 1983.
Where is Renika most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Renika are Georgia (10 births), Louisiana (6 births), California (5 births).
How long has the name Renika been used? ▼
Renika has been recorded in Social Security data since 1972, spanning 27 years of data through 1998.
What names are similar to Renika? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Renee, Rena, Rene, Renata, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Renika's data
- Renika's usage has stayed within range of its 1980s decade-level peak (179 total births) through the 1990s (93) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Georgia records the most Renikas (10 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Georgia 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 Renika
Nearby Names Like Renika
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Renika
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Renata Girl
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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, 1972–1998 (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. "Renika: Baby Name Since 1972 - 359 Births, Peak 1983." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/renika. 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 Renika 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.