Chika
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Chika first appeared in US Social Security records in 1984.
Over 28 babies have been named Chika in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Chika is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #21,669 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #21,669
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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Chika is also used as a girl name, ranked #22197.
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#21,554 in US
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Greek/Latin origin
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#21,719 in US
English origin
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About the Name Chika
Chika is a boy name .
Is Chika a boy or girl name? Chika is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #21,669 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #22,197. Chika is more commonly used as a boy name.
Chika is currently ranked #21,669 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Chika include Chi, Chy, Chie, and Chikins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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