Holding steady, #10,107 for girls today.
Popularity of Ambika since 1977
Babies named Ambika per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 16 |
| 1980s | 58 |
| 1990s | 101 |
| 2000s | 110 |
| 2010s | 63 |
| 2020s | 43 |
Meaning & origin
Ambika is a girl's name of Sanskrit origin meaning 'mother' and is a common name for the Hindu goddess Durga. In the U.S., it first appeared in Social Security records in 1977 and has remained relatively rare. Its peak usage came in 2000, though it never broke into the top 1,000. As of 2025, the name ranked 10,107 with a frequency of about 1 in 178,585 births. The name's trajectory has been stable over the decades. Ambika carries deep cultural and religious significance in Hinduism, making it a meaningful choice for families who wish to honor that heritage.
Ambika is a Sanskrit name meaning 'mother' and is a common epithet for the goddess Durga in Hinduism. In the Mahabharata, Ambika is also the name of the wife of King Vichitravirya and mother of Dhritarashtra. The name has been used in India for centuries and remains popular in Hindu families.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ambi, Bika
Sibling names for Ambika
Names that share Ambika's style, for a brother or sister.
