Kika

A girl's name of Hawaiian origin with 10 recorded U.S. births.

Girl's nameRare nameNot ranked recently

Meaning & Origin

Kika peaked during the Gen X years, when 5 babies received this name in a single year (1972). That era was defined by post-traditional, counterculture-influenced naming, and Kika has a more concentrated history, reflecting a specific cultural moment rather than a broad generational wave.

Kika is not in the current top 1,000 girl names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.

Kika is a girl's baby name of Hawaiian and Spanish origin. In Hawaii it means 'taro' — the sacred staple plant of Polynesian culture. In Spanish-speaking countries it is a warm diminutive of Francisca.

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Phonetically, Kika belongs to a cluster of names characterized by their open, warm ending — a soft ending that crosses many language boundaries. At two syllables, it has a two-beat rhythm that is easy to call across a room and natural in conversation.

Within the Hawaiian naming tradition, names with similar sound structures often share underlying etymological patterns. Exploring Hawaiian names on this site may surface connections that illuminate Kika’s linguistic neighborhood.

At a Glance

Unranked

Current Rank

Total births

Since 1972

1972

Peak year

5 births

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Popularity Over Time

Kika has 2+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1972.

First appeared: 1972Peak: 1972 (5 births)

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Kika
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2010s	5	#18289	—
1970s	5	#8881	—

The Story of Kika

A Gen X name

Peaking in 1972, Kika is a Gen X staple. Girls named Kika are most likely born between 1972 and 1982.

How rare is Kika?

With fewer than 500 recorded births, Kika is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.

The journey through the decades

First appeared in the records in 1972, peaked in the 1970s with 5 births that decade, and continues to thrive.

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(2 years, 1972–2012)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Kika
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2012	5	#18289	0
1972	5	#8881	—

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kika a boy's or girl's name?

Kika is primarily a girl's name.

When was Kika most popular?

Kika reached its peak popularity in 1972 with 5 births that year. It is not currently in the top rankings.

How popular is the name Kika?

Kika is not currently in the top rankings but has been given to 10 babies in the U.S. since 1972. Its peak was in 1972.

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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1972–2012