Declining since 2013, #11,932 for girls today.
Popularity of Sloka since 2009
Babies named Sloka per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 12 |
| 2010s | 178 |
| 2020s | 57 |
Meaning & origin
Sloka entered U.S. naming records in 2009, a relatively recent addition to the array of Sanskrit-derived names in American baby naming. Its usage peaked in 2013, after which it has been on a gradual decline, falling to rank 11932 in 2025 with an incidence of approximately 1 in every 229610 births. The name draws directly from Hindu scriptural tradition, where a sloka is a poetic verse, lending it an intellectual and spiritual resonance. While it has not achieved widespread popularity, it represents a specific cultural choice among families with Indian heritage or those drawn to the literary and sacred connotations of Sanskrit. The trajectory suggests it is most popular within a narrow window of the 2010s, and its future usage may remain niche.
Sloka derives from the Sanskrit word श्लोक (śloka), meaning 'verse' or 'stanza', specifically referring to the metered verse form used in Hindu epics like the Ramayana and Mahabharata. As a given name, it came into use in India in the late 20th century, reflecting a cultural appreciation for classical texts. The name gained modest popularity among Indian diaspora families in the 2010s.
Sibling names for Sloka
Names that share Sloka's style, for a brother or sister.
