Of the sea or sailors
Nautika is a modern American coinage derived from the English word 'nautical' and the Latin root 'nauticus.' It evokes a sense of maritime adventure and the vastness of the ocean. The name gained some visibility in the late 1990s and early 2000s, likely influenced by the popularity of the brand Nautica.
Less common today
Nautika isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,489 in 1998.
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).