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Shreenika

shree-NEE-kah · Of uncertain origin; likely a modern coinage combining the Sanskrit-derived element Shree (meaning 'prosperity' or 'goddess Lakshmi') with the fashionable suffix -nika.

2025 rank (girls)
#7,133
Babies named in 2025
15
Peak popularity
2023
2025 frequency
1 in 107,151 girls
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Rising since 2018

Rising since 2018, #7,133 for girls today.

Popularity of Shreenika since 2015

Babies named Shreenika per year in U.S. Social Security records.

511162020Most births 2023Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
2010s33
2020s82

Meaning & origin

Shreenika is a modern American creation, first recorded in 2015 and rising in use since 2018. It reached its peak rank of 7,133 in 2023, with approximately 1 in 107,151 baby girls receiving the name that year. The name appears to fuse the Sanskrit honorific Shree with the trendy ending -nika, a pattern seen in names like Monika. Its popularity is geographically concentrated: among the top states where Shreenika appears, Texas leads, reflecting broader naming trends in the South and Southwest. While still quite rare, the name's steady trajectory suggests growing appeal among families seeking a distinctive yet melodious name with subtle South Asian flavor. Shreenika remains a fresh, unburdened choice, free from famous bearers or strong cultural attachment.

Shreenika is a modern American name that first appeared in the 2010s. It appears to be a creative blend of the popular prefix Shree, ultimately from Sanskrit श्री (śrī) meaning 'prosperity, radiance' and also a name for the goddess Lakshmi, with the suffix -nika, reminiscent of names like Monika or Danika. The name has risen steadily since 2018, particularly in Texas, reflecting a trend of combining traditional elements with contemporary endings.

Where Shreenika is most popular

Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Shree, Nika, Ree

Variants: Shrenika, Shrinika

Sibling names for Shreenika

Names that share Shreenika's style, for a brother or sister.

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Shreenika mean?
The meaning of Shreenika is uncertain, but it is thought to be a modern combination of Shree (Sanskrit for 'prosperity' or 'goddess Lakshmi') and the popular suffix -nika.
How popular is the name Shreenika?
Shreenika is a rare name. In 2023, it ranked 7,133 in the United States for girls, with about 1 in 107,151 newborns given the name.
Is Shreenika a boy or girl name?
Shreenika is almost exclusively used as a girl's name.