girl's name
Chika
CHEE-kuh
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Popularity Uncommon
- Births on record 443
Chika is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 2022 it was given to 7 babies in the United States. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
- Peaked in 1997, when 19 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
- First appears in US birth records in 1976.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Chika Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1970s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 21 |
| 1980s | 86 |
| 1990s | 136 |
| 2000s | 95 |
| 2010s | 33 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 7 |
How Popular Is Chika?
In 2022, Chika was given to 7 babies in the United States. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
Where Chika Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Chika
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Chika Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Chika over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Chika
- Pronunciation CHEE-kuh
Sibling Names for Chika
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Chika — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Chika
How popular is the name Chika?
In 2022, Chika was given to 7 babies in the United States. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
Is Chika a girl's or a boy's name?
Chika is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Chika?
Chika has 2 syllables.
When was Chika most popular?
Chika peaked in 1997, when 19 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
Is Chika a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Chika currently ranks #4,561 in the United States. Its usage has held steady over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.