UK girl's name
Samika
A feminine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "divine woman".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2017. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Samika is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Samika popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2017 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5765, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2001, with 3 births.
This profile covers 12 England and Wales registrations across 4 recorded years from 2001 to 2017. 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 12 living people in the UK are called Samika. 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 2018 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Samika ranked #5765 for girls in England and Wales in 2017, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2001, when 3 girls were registered as Samika.
- • About 12 living people in the UK are estimated to have Samika as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5765
2017
Births in 2017
3
Latest year
Peak year
2001
3 births
Estimated living
12
2026
Meaning
What does Samika mean?
The name Samika is believed to have its origins in the Sanskrit language, an ancient Indo-Aryan language that originated in the Indian subcontinent. It is thought to be derived from the Sanskrit word "samik," which means "war" or "battle." This suggests that the name may have initially been associated with warriors or soldiers.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Samika can be found in the ancient Hindu epic, the Mahabharata. In this epic, Samika is mentioned as the name of a powerful king who ruled over a region in present-day India. While the exact dates of his reign are uncertain, the Mahabharata is believed to have been composed between the 8th and 6th centuries BCE.
In the 5th century BCE, there was a notable figure named Samika who was a renowned Sanskrit grammarian and philosopher. He is credited with writing influential works on grammar and linguistics, which helped shape the development of the Sanskrit language.
During the Gupta Empire, which ruled over a significant portion of the Indian subcontinent between the 3rd and 6th centuries CE, there was a scholar and poet named Samika who was celebrated for his contributions to literature and the arts.
In the 12th century, Samika was the name of a prominent Hindu saint and mystic who was known for his devotional poetry and teachings on spirituality. His writings and teachings had a significant impact on the Bhakti movement, a religious movement that emphasized devotion and love for the divine.
Another notable figure with the name Samika was a 16th-century warrior and military leader who served under the Mughal Empire. He played a crucial role in several military campaigns and was renowned for his bravery and strategic skills on the battlefield.
While the name Samika has its roots in ancient India and the Sanskrit language, it has been used across various cultures and regions over the centuries. However, its usage has primarily been concentrated in the Indian subcontinent and among communities with ties to the region's rich cultural and historical heritage.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Samika over time
The chart below shows babies named Samika registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2001 to 2017. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Samika, the clearest high point is 2001. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2017, compared with 3 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Samika by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Samika 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #5775 | 6 | 2 |
| 2000s | #4398 | 6 | 2 |
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FAQ
Samika: questions and answers
How popular is the name Samika in the UK right now?
In 2017, Samika was ranked #5765 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Samika most popular?
The peak year on record was 2001, with 3 babies registered as Samika in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Samika?
A feminine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "divine woman".
How many people are called Samika in the UK?
A total of 12 babies have been registered as Samika across the 4 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.