Total births
538
Girls' name · since 1974
Sarika
Since 1974, U.S. Social Security records show 538 babies named Sarika, peaking in 1996. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 538
- total births
- 1974–2023
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 26%
- born in that decade
Sarika sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 538 recorded since 1974.
Social Security Administration records show Sarika recorded 538 times among girls since 1974, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1990s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1974 to 2023.
- 538 total births
- 1974–2023 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 26% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
538 girls have been named Sarika since 1974, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2023.
- 538
- total births
- 1974–2023
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 26%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
26% of everyone ever named Sarika was born in this single decade.
1996
Single peak year
21 babies were named Sarika in 1996 - its busiest year on record.
Sarika's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Sarika's full recorded timeline at 1999, 46% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 54% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 2010, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1996 peak of 21 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Sarika at a glance
Last recorded 2023Peak year
1996
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1974
Sarika popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1974–2023
- Peak year (1996)
- 21
- Annual births at peak, across 50 years of records
Sarika by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Sarika's strongest decade.
140 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 26% of all-time use.
Sarika births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 52
1970s
52 births
- 1980s
1980s
113 births
- 1990s
1990s
140 births
- 2000s
2000s
133 births
- 2010s
2010s
78 births
- 2020s 22
2020s
22 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 140 births (26% of all-time use).
How Sarika 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 Sarika's total volume
Sarika vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Sarika by state
Where Sarika concentrates geographically, total births since 1974
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 10 | 1.9% |
| #2 | California | | 5 | 0.9% |
New York share of Sarika's total US births 1.9%
Even split
10 of 538 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Sarika? ▼
Since 1974, Social Security records show 538 babies named Sarika. The most recent recorded year was 2023. Its busiest year on record was 1996, with 21 births.
When was Sarika most popular? ▼
Sarika was most popular in the 1990s decade with 140 total births. The single peak year was 1996.
Where is Sarika most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Sarika are New York (10 births), California (5 births).
How long has the name Sarika been used? ▼
Records for Sarika go back to 1974, giving 50 years of history through 2023.
What names are similar to Sarika? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Sarah, Sara, Sarai, Sarina, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Sarika's data
- Sarika's decade-level peak was the 1990s (140 total births); usage has since declined to 22 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- New York records the most Sarikas (10 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York 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 Sarika
Nearby Names Like Sarika
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Sarika
Sarah Girl
#93 1,098,498 births
Sara Girl
#187 436,193 births
Sarai Girl
#444 22,919 births
Sarina Girl
#1781 9,624 births
Sariah Girl
#1008 9,594 births
Compare Sarika side by side: Sarika vs Sarah Sarika vs Sara Sarika vs Sarai
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1974–2023 (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. "Sarika: Baby Name Since 1974 - 538 Births, Peak 1996." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/sarika. 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 Sarika 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.