Girl · #13,441 in 2026

Yamika

Pachyrhizus erosus, commonly known as jícama or Mexican turnip, is a native Mesoamerican vine, although the name jícama most commonly refers to the plant's edible tuberous root. It is in the pea family (Fabaceae). Pachyrhizus tuberosus and Pachyrhizus ahipa are the other two cultivated species in the genus.

Current Rank
#13,441
Peak Rank
#6,485 (1975)
Total Babies
50
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1973
First Year
1993
Last Year
1975
Peak Year
#6485
Peak Rank
50
Total Count
8
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Yamika

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Pachyrhizus erosus, commonly known as jícama or Mexican turnip, is a native Mesoamerican vine, although the name jícama most commonly refers to the plant's edible tuberous root. It is in the pea family (Fabaceae). Pachyrhizus tuberosus and Pachyrhizus ahipa are the other two cultivated species in the genus.

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Origin & history
The jícama originated in Mexico and Central America. It has been found at archaeological sites in Peru dating to 3000 BC. In the 17th century, the jícama was introduced to Asia by the Spanish.

The Story of Yamika

Yamika first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1973, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1975, when 8 Yamikas were born — ranking #6,485 that year. As of 2026, Yamika ranks #13,441 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 50 Yamikas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Yamika

Phonetically similar names — useful when Yamika is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Yamika

What does the name Yamika mean?
Pachyrhizus erosus, commonly known as jícama or Mexican turnip, is a native Mesoamerican vine, although the name jícama most commonly refers to the plant's edible tuberous root. It is in the pea family (Fabaceae). Pachyrhizus tuberosus and Pachyrhizus ahipa are the other two cultivated species in the genus.
How popular is Yamika in 2026?
In 2026, Yamika ranks #13,441 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Yamika most popular?
Yamika reached its peak popularity in 1975, ranking #6,485 that year with 8 babies given the name.
Is Yamika a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Yamika is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Yamika?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Yamika include Felicite, Ersula, Johnanna. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Yamika

Yamika is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1973 and has accumulated 50 births in the dataset. Yamika's peak popularity came in 1975 when it ranked #6,485. Use the chart and map above to compare Yamika's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.