Lamika
An uncommon feminine name, likely of African origin, whose meaning is uncertain.
Name Census estimates that about 348 living Americans carry the first name Lamika. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Lamika today is around 42 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Lamika births was 1977 (30 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Lamika. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
348
~ 1 in 984,926 Americans
Peak year
1977
30 babies that year
Average age
42
years old
2005 SSA rank
#17,997
Tracked since 1970
Census
Lamika in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 298 people with the first name Lamika, which placed it at #29,601 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#29,601
National first-name rank
People counted
298
298 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.1
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Black or African American
92.3% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Lamika
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Lamika is Black at 92.3%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.0%) and White (2.7%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Lamika described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Lamika at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Black or African American92.3% · 275
- Two or more races4.0% · 12
- White2.7% · 8
- Hispanic or Latino0.7% · 2
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.3% · 1
Popularity
Lamika: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Lamika from the 1970s through to the 2000s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1980s, with 148 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1980s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Lamika by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Lamika during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Lamikas live
Origin
Meaning and history of Lamika
The name Lamika is believed to have its origins in ancient Sanskrit, a classical language that evolved from the Vedic tradition of the Indian subcontinent. While its precise etymology is uncertain, some scholars suggest that Lamika may be derived from the Sanskrit word 'lamik,' meaning 'delicate' or 'graceful.' This linguistic connection would align with the name's connotation of elegance and beauty.
Historically, the name Lamika has been associated with various cultures and civilizations that flourished in the Indian subcontinent. In ancient Hindu texts, references to individuals bearing this name can be found, although their significance and context are often obscured by the passage of time.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Lamika dates back to the 6th century CE, when a notable scholar and poet from the Gupta Empire is believed to have borne this name. Unfortunately, specific details about this individual's life and works have been lost to history.
In the 12th century, a prominent Sanskrit grammarian and linguist from the region of modern-day Odisha, India, was known as Lamika Bhatta. His contributions to the study of Sanskrit grammar and linguistics were highly regarded during his time and continue to be referenced by scholars even today.
During the medieval period, a celebrated courtesan and dancer from the court of the Mughal Empire, known as Lamika, gained renown for her exceptional skill and beauty. Her name is mentioned in various historical accounts and literary works from the 16th century, although the specifics of her life remain shrouded in mystery.
In more recent times, a notable figure named Lamika emerged in the 19th century. Lamika Guru was a revered spiritual leader and mystic from the Indian state of Punjab. Her teachings and philosophical insights were widely respected, and she amassed a significant following during her lifetime.
While the name Lamika may not be as prevalent in modern times, it has left an indelible mark on the tapestry of history, transcending cultural and geographical boundaries. Its enduring presence in various historical contexts serves as a testament to the richness and diversity of human civilization.
People
Lamika + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Lamika as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with L
Other first names starting with L with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Lamika: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Lamika?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 348 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Lamika going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 984,926 US residents.
Is Lamika a common name?
We classify Lamika as "Very Rare". It ranks above 80.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 372 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Lamika most popular?
The single biggest year for Lamika was 1977, when 30 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Lamika is about 42 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Lamika in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 298 people with the name Lamika, or 0.10 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #29,601 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Lamika in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Lamika?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Lamika appears almost entirely female. Of the 309 people counted with this name, 99.7% were female and only a very small share were male. The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Lamika?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Lamika is Black at 92.3%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.0%) and White (2.7%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Lamika most often in the Census?
Black is the largest reported group for people named Lamika in the 2020 Census, accounting for 92.3% (275 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Lamika in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Lamika a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Lamika in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Lamika still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Lamika in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Lamika can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
How many people are named Lamika?
Want to know how many people share the name Lamika? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.