Black, seed, or small
In Sanskrit, the name refers to a small grain or seed, often specifically the seed of the Indian liquorice plant. It is also interpreted in some contexts as meaning black or dark, relating to the goddess Kali.
Less common today
Kanika isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,400 in 1993.
Indian playback singer known for the song Baby Doll
Olympic sprinter from Grenada
Indian television actress
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
