UK girl's name
Umika
A feminine Japanese name meaning "tenderness" or "affection".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2010. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Umika is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Umika popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2010 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5707, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2005, with 5 births.
This profile covers 19 England and Wales registrations across 5 recorded years from 2004 to 2010. 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 60% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 19 living people in the UK are called Umika. 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 2011 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Umika ranked #5707 for girls in England and Wales in 2010, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2005, when 5 girls were registered as Umika.
- • About 19 living people in the UK are estimated to have Umika as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5707
2010
Births in 2010
3
Latest year
Peak year
2005
5 births
Estimated living
19
2026
Meaning
What does Umika mean?
The name Umika is believed to have originated from the Sanskrit language, which is an ancient Indo-Aryan language that was predominantly spoken in the Indian subcontinent. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word "umi," which means "wave" or "undulation," and the suffix "ka," which is a diminutive form. Therefore, the name Umika can be interpreted as "little wave" or "small undulation."
The earliest recorded use of the name Umika can be traced back to ancient Hindu scriptures and texts. In the epic poem Mahabharata, which dates back to the 8th century BCE, there is a mention of a character named Umika, who was a sage and a teacher of the Vedas (ancient Hindu scriptures).
Another notable historical figure with the name Umika was a Buddhist monk who lived in the 5th century CE. He is known for his contributions to the development of Buddhist philosophy and his teachings on the concept of emptiness (śūnyatā) in Buddhist thought.
In the 11th century, there was a renowned Sanskrit scholar and poet named Umika Bhatta, who hailed from the Indian state of Karnataka. He was renowned for his expertise in grammar, poetry, and Hindu philosophy.
During the Vijayanagar Empire, which ruled in southern India from the 14th to the 17th century, there was a renowned military commander named Umika Nayaka, who played a crucial role in the expansion and defense of the empire.
In more recent times, one of the most famous individuals with the name Umika was Umika Sharma, an Indian classical dancer and choreographer who lived from 1920 to 2010. She was recognized for her contributions to the preservation and promotion of the Kathak dance form, which originated in northern India.
While the name Umika has its roots in Sanskrit and Hindu culture, it has transcended cultural boundaries and has been adopted by people from various backgrounds and nationalities. The name's connection to the concept of waves and undulations has given it a poetic and romantic quality, making it a popular choice for parents seeking a unique and meaningful name for their child.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Umika over time
The chart below shows babies named Umika registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2004 to 2010. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Umika, the clearest high point is 2005. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2010, compared with 5 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Umika by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Umika 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 | #5707 | 3 | 1 |
| 2000s | #4297 | 16 | 4 |
Related
Names similar to Umika
- Una 945
- Uma 592
- Umaiza 556
- Umaymah 540
- Umme 508
- Ursula 481
- Umaima 407
- Uzma 370
- Umaimah 333
- Umayyah 238
- Umamah 231
- Urwa 200
FAQ
Umika: questions and answers
How popular is the name Umika in the UK right now?
In 2010, Umika was ranked #5707 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Umika most popular?
The peak year on record was 2005, with 5 babies registered as Umika in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Umika?
A feminine Japanese name meaning "tenderness" or "affection".
How many people are called Umika in the UK?
A total of 19 babies have been registered as Umika across the 5 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.