Meaning and background
The story behind Ika
Ika has a documented Māori word association. Te Aka Māori Dictionary defines ika as fish or aquatic animals, extending the category to swimming creatures such as whales; it also records contextual senses involving a slain warrior and a figuratively prized possession. A separate entry concerns a group or cluster. These distinct dictionary uses show why one simple translation cannot explain every occurrence, and they do not establish the origin of every personal name spelled Ika.
- Association
- Māori word association: ika can refer to fish and other aquatic animals; the dictionary also records other contextual senses. Source · Source 2
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Recorded as a dog’s name
Ika appears in 6 dog licence records in the 2022 New York City dataset.
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Sources and research notes (1)
- New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene NYC Dog Licensing Dataset — all seven available extract years, retrieved 24 October 2026 — Recorded name spellings in NYC licence-period rows, extract years 2016–2018, 2022–2024 and 2026. Evidence selects one stated year per name. Annual snapshots overlap; never sum them as unique dogs. No national popularity, etymology or owner naming-intent claim.
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