UK girl's name
Inika
A feminine Hindu name meaning "Eyes" or "Handsome eyes".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2020. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Inika is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Inika popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2020 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5493, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2004, with 3 births.
This profile covers 9 England and Wales registrations across 3 recorded years from 2004 to 2020. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 9 living people in the UK are called Inika. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2021 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Inika ranked #5493 for girls in England and Wales in 2020, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2004, when 3 girls were registered as Inika.
- • About 9 living people in the UK are estimated to have Inika as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5493
2020
Births in 2020
3
Latest year
Peak year
2004
3 births
Estimated living
9
2026
Meaning
What does Inika mean?
The name Inika has its origins in the Sanskrit language, with roots dating back to ancient India around 1500 BCE. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "inika," which means "gaze" or "glance." This name was likely given to children with a captivating or intense gaze.
In Hindu mythology, Inika is mentioned as the name of a minor goddess associated with beauty and grace. She is depicted as a celestial nymph with an alluring appearance and enchanting eyes. The name Inika thus carries connotations of physical beauty and charm.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Inika can be found in the ancient Indian epic poem, the Mahabharata, written between the 8th and 4th centuries BCE. The epic mentions a character named Inika, who was a beautiful and virtuous woman known for her devotion to her husband.
Throughout history, there have been several notable figures bearing the name Inika. One example is Inika Goswami (1537-1610), a renowned Indian saint and poet who composed devotional songs and hymns dedicated to Lord Krishna. Her writings are still widely revered in the Vaishnava tradition.
Another historical figure with this name is Inika Devi (1917-2002), an Indian freedom fighter and social activist who played a crucial role in the Indian independence movement. She was a close associate of Mahatma Gandhi and worked tirelessly for the empowerment of women and the underprivileged.
In the realm of art, Inika Brouk (1923-2014) was a celebrated Russian-American painter and sculptor. Her abstract expressionist works were widely exhibited and are part of prestigious collections worldwide.
Moving to the literary world, Inika Mukherjee (born 1963) is a renowned Indian-American author and academic. Her novels and short stories explore themes of cultural identity, immigration, and the South Asian diaspora experience.
Another notable figure is Inika Spires (born 1980), an American ballet dancer and choreographer. She has performed with prestigious dance companies and is renowned for her innovative choreographic works that blend classical and contemporary styles.
Despite its ancient origins, the name Inika has maintained a certain timeless quality and has been embraced by diverse cultures around the world, making it a name with a rich and fascinating history.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Inika over time
The chart below shows babies named Inika registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2004 to 2020. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Inika, the clearest high point is 2004. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2020, compared with 3 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Inika by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Inika was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #5493 | 3 | 1 |
| 2010s | #5730 | 3 | 1 |
| 2000s | #4598 | 3 | 1 |
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FAQ
Inika: questions and answers
How popular is the name Inika in the UK right now?
In 2020, Inika was ranked #5493 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Inika most popular?
The peak year on record was 2004, with 3 babies registered as Inika in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Inika?
A feminine Hindu name meaning "Eyes" or "Handsome eyes".
How many people are called Inika in the UK?
A total of 9 babies have been registered as Inika across the 3 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.