Chikka as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Chikka

What is the meaning of the name Chikka ?

The baby name Chikka is a Unisex name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈtʃɪk.kə/ — "CHIK-kah".

Chikka is Kannada in Origin.

Chikka is a South Indian given name and affectionate epithet from Kannada, where chikka means “small,” “little,” or “younger.” Rooted in the Dravidian linguistic family, it conveys endearment and often marks birth order, especially for a younger child. As a personal name it can be unisex, though it traditionally skews masculine in formal records, while retaining a cozy, nickname-like warmth in daily use.

In Karnataka's historical records, Chikka appears as a descriptive byname, notably in royal and noble contexts such as Chikka Devaraja Wodeyar of Mysore, where it signified “the younger” counterpart. The name persists in Karnataka and among the diaspora as a compact, culture-forward choice. Related forms include Chikkanna (masculine extension), Chikkamma (feminine), and the pet form Chikku; Dodda (“elder/big”) is a semantic counterpart. Do not confuse Chikka with Chika, an unrelated Japanese or Igbo name with different meanings.

⚙ Chikka is seldom given. In all, it turns up just 43 times, across 16 countries.