Kanika Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Hindi
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Kanika means 'small particle' and symbolizes purity and innocence.
Meaning of the Name Kanika
Kanika is a feminine name of Hindi origin. It is derived from the Sanskrit word 'kanika' which means 'small particle'. This name symbolizes purity and innocence. Kanika is often used to refer to a precious gem or a delicate flower. It is a popular name in India and has a sweet and charming quality to it.
Popularity of the Name Kanika
The popularity for the name Kanika peaked in popularity in the year 1978 with 95 births, which ranked number 2,160 out of 16,628 unique names for that year. Kanika had the most female births in 1978 with 95, which ranked number 1,281 out of 11,474 female names for that year. The number of births for the name Kanika has declined sharply over the last ten years from 6 births to 5 births, a decline of -16.67%. Among females, Kanika has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 6 births to 5 births, a decline of -16.67%.
Nationwide Popularity of Kanika
- 20 Year Trend of Kanika: -66.67%
- 10 Year Trend of Kanika: -16.67%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Kanika: -16.67%
Popularity of Kanika by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Kanika. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Kanika in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Kanika is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Kanika
- Total Births of Kanika: 5 (-1.81%)
- Female Births of Kanika: 5 (-1.81%)
Given the downward trend of Kanika over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -1.81% decrease in total births, for a total of 5 births in 2024. For Females, births for Kanika have been decreasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 5 female births in 2024, a decrease of -1.81%.