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Shrika

श्रीकाSHREE-kah · Goddess Lakshmi; also means 'prosperity' or 'splendor' in Sanskrit.

Peak popularity
2010
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Rising since 2015

Rising since 2015.

Popularity of Shrika since 2004

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

7132020102020Most births 2010Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
2000s58
2010s93
2020s25

Meaning & origin

Shrika is a modern Indian name of Sanskrit origin, deeply connected to the Hindu goddess Lakshmi and the concept of prosperity. It first appeared in U.S. birth records in 2004, but its peak year so far was 2010, reflecting a gradual increase in usage among families with Indian heritage. Since 2015, the name's trajectory has been steadily rising, though it remains very rare and has not yet ranked in national data. The name has no recorded top states, indicating its scattered use across the country. Its rarity gives it a distinctive quality while maintaining a strong cultural and spiritual resonance.

Shrika is a feminine name derived from the Sanskrit root 'śrī' (श्री), meaning 'prosperity, radiance, beauty, or auspiciousness'. It is a direct name for the Hindu goddess Lakshmi, the deity of wealth and fortune. The name has been used in India for centuries, particularly in Hindu families, and has gained modest recognition in the diaspora since the early 2000s.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Shri, Rika, Shriki

Variants: Shreeka, Srika, Shrikha

Sibling names for Shrika

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

Sisters: Aanya, Diya, Isha, Kavya, Sanya

Brothers: Arjun, Aryan, Rohan, Vihaan, Vivaan

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Shrika mean?
Shrika means 'prosperity' or 'splendor' in Sanskrit and is also a name for the Hindu goddess Lakshmi.
Is Shrika a popular name?
Shrika is uncommon in the U.S. It first appeared in Social Security data in 2004 and has been rising slightly in use since 2015, but it remains rare, with fewer than 5 births per year typically.
Is Shrika a boy or girl name?
Shrika is almost exclusively used as a girl's name.