Karega vs Ohitika

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Karega

Boy #42,822 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"one who refuses, the defiant one"

Origin: Kikuyu

Cultural Roots

Kenyan Kikuyu

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#42,822
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kare

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Popularity Comparison

Karega Rank #42,822
Ohitika Rank #43,007

Karega is more popular, ranked #42822 vs #43007 for Ohitika.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Karega ___

  • Karega Njoroge
  • Karega Kamau
  • Karega Mwangi
  • Karega David
  • Karega John

Ohitika ___

No pairings available yet.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Karega or Ohitika more popular?

Karega is more popular, ranked #42822 compared to Ohitika at #43007 in the United States.

What do Karega and Ohitika mean?

Karega means "one who refuses, the defiant one" (Kikuyu origin).

Are Karega and Ohitika boy or girl names?

Karega is primarily a boy name. Ohitika is primarily a boy name.

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