Holding steady.
Popularity of Rashika since 1975
Babies named Rashika per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 22 |
| 1980s | 68 |
| 1990s | 40 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 5 |
| 2020s | 5 |
Meaning & origin
Rashika is a feminine name that entered U.S. records in 1975 but has never cracked the top 1000. Its peak year was 1992, when it saw the most annual births. Since then, usage has remained stable but very low, never reaching a national rank. The name's exact origins are unclear: it may combine elements of the Sanskrit 'rashmi' (ray of light) with the popular Indian feminine suffix '-ika', or it could be a feminization of the Arabic 'Rashiq'. Parents drawn to Rashika often appreciate its soft, three-syllable sound and its rarity in English-speaking countries.
Rashika is a name of debated origin. It may be a modern feminine variant of Rashi, which itself has roots in the Sanskrit word 'rashi' (a zodiac sign or cluster). Alternatively, it could derive from the Arabic 'Rashiq' (graceful, elegant). The name has been used predominantly in Indian communities since the 1970s, gaining modest popularity in the 1990s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Rash, Rikki, Kika
Variants: Rashikaa, Rashicka
Sibling names for Rashika
Names that share Rashika's style, for a brother or sister.
