UK girl's name
Tinika
A feminine name of Native American origin meaning "delicate one".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 1997. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Tinika is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Tinika popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 1997 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3824, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1997, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 1997 to 1997. 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.
Tinika is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Tinika. 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 1998 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Tinika ranked #3824 for girls in England and Wales in 1997, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1997, when 3 girls were registered as Tinika.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Tinika as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3824
1997
Births in 1997
3
Latest year
Peak year
1997
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Tinika mean?
The name Tinika is believed to have originated in West Africa, particularly among the Akan people of modern-day Ghana and Ivory Coast. It is derived from the Akan word "tini," which means "truth" or "honesty." The name first appeared around the 16th century during the height of the Ashanti Empire in the region.
While the exact etymology of Tinika is unclear, some scholars suggest it may have been influenced by the Twi language spoken by the Akan people. Variations of the name, such as Tinika or Tiniker, can be found in historical records from the region, indicating its widespread use.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Tinika can be found in the writings of Dutch explorer and author Samuel Brun, who documented his travels in West Africa in the late 17th century. Brun mentions encountering a young woman named Tinika during his visit to an Akan village.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Tinika. One such figure was Tinika Inouwala, a renowned Akan storyteller and oral historian who lived in the early 19th century. Her tales and narratives provided valuable insights into the cultural traditions and beliefs of her people.
Another prominent figure was Tinika Asiedu, a influential political leader and activist in the Gold Coast (now Ghana) during the early 20th century. She played a crucial role in the country's independence movement and advocated for women's rights and education.
In the realm of arts and culture, Tinika Obeng was a celebrated Ghanaian painter and sculptor in the 1960s and 1970s. Her vibrant works, inspired by Akan motifs and symbolism, gained international recognition and are now part of numerous museum collections.
Additionally, Tinika Essien, born in 1932, was a pioneering Ghanaian journalist and broadcaster. She was one of the first women to host a radio program in the country and used her platform to address social issues and promote literacy among women.
Lastly, Tinika Fofana, an Ivorian human rights activist born in 1948, dedicated her life to advocating for the rights of children and women in West Africa. Her tireless efforts earned her numerous awards and recognition, including the prestigious Amnesty International Ambassadors of Conscience Award in 2005.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Tinika by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Tinika 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | #3824 | 3 | 1 |
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FAQ
Tinika: questions and answers
How popular is the name Tinika in the UK right now?
In 1997, Tinika was ranked #3824 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Tinika most popular?
The peak year on record was 1997, with 3 babies registered as Tinika in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Tinika?
A feminine name of Native American origin meaning "delicate one".
How many people are called Tinika in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Tinika across the 1 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.