Hikka as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Hikka

What is the meaning of the name Hikka ?

The baby name Hikka is a Unisex name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈhɪkə/ (HIK-uh).

Hikka is Finnish in Origin.

Hikka is a rare modern given name with several plausible touchpoints rather than a single source. In South Asia it corresponds to Sanskrit hikkā “hiccup,” noted in classical Ayurvedic vocabulary. In the Nordic sphere, near-forms (Finnish hikka, Swedish hicka) share that everyday meaning and can appear as lighthearted nicknames. The spelling also sits close to Finnish Hilkka or Henriikka, so it may be adopted as a clipped, stylized variant; in Aotearoa New Zealand it parallels Māori Hika, a well-attested personal name.

Meaning depends on the chosen lineage: as Māori Hika it conveys “to kindle (fire), spark,” and serves as a term of endearment; as a Japanese-influenced coinage from Hika‑ names it can suggest “light/flower” via kanji; otherwise it reads as a phonetic modern choice. Related forms include Hika, Hilkka, Hikari/Hikaru, and Riikka. Usage remains uncommon in official records.

⚙ Hikka is a rare name. Across 5 countries, we found 12 recorded uses of it.