Declining since 2012, #10,107 for girls today.
Popularity of Avantika since 1990
Babies named Avantika per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 10 |
| 2000s | 110 |
| 2010s | 201 |
| 2020s | 47 |
Meaning & origin
Avantika is a feminine name of Sanskrit origin, rooted in the ancient kingdom of Avanti and the city of Ujjain. In Hindu tradition, it is also an epithet of the goddess Parvati. The name first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1990 and reached its peak popularity in 2011, when it ranked higher than its current position of 10,107th in 2025. Its usage has been declining since 2012, with about 1 in 178,585 girls receiving the name. Avantika remains a distinctive choice, most common among families of Indian descent, though it has not been concentrated in any particular U.S. state.
Avantika is a feminine name derived from the Sanskrit word 'Avanti,' an ancient kingdom and the city of Ujjain (also called Avanti). In Hindu tradition, Avantika is another name for the goddess Parvati, often associated with the city. The name has been used in India for centuries, particularly in families with ties to the region of Malwa in Madhya Pradesh.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Avani, Vanti, Tika
Sibling names for Avantika
Names that share Avantika's style, for a brother or sister.
