Rising since 2004, #4,067 for girls today.
Popularity of Shloka since 2001
Babies named Shloka per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 43 |
| 2010s | 223 |
| 2020s | 192 |
Meaning & origin
Shloka entered U.S. naming records in 2001 and has been rising in popularity, particularly since 2004. It saw its peak year in 2019, reflecting growing interest in meaningful, culturally rich names. The name is most common in Texas and California, where large Indian American communities embrace it. With a rank of 4067 in 2025 and a frequency of 1 in 45922, Shloka remains a distinctive choice, valued for its literary and spiritual resonance.
Shloka derives from the Sanskrit root 'shru' (to hear) and refers to a specific verse form used in Hindu epics and scriptures such as the Ramayana and Mahabharata. The name has been adopted in modern times as a given name, primarily in India and among the Indian diaspora, reflecting cultural reverence for sacred texts.
Where Shloka is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Shloki, Loka
Variants: Shloka, Shlokha
Sibling names for Shloka
Names that share Shloka's style, for a brother or sister.
