Declining since 2020, #4,546 for girls today.
Popularity of Srinika since 2008
Babies named Srinika per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 21 |
| 2010s | 302 |
| 2020s | 200 |
Meaning & origin
Srinika entered the U.S. naming landscape relatively recently, first recorded in 2008. It reached its peak popularity in 2019, but has since seen a decline, with 2025 data showing it ranked 4546th, given to roughly 1 in 53,576 girls that year. The name appears most frequently in California and Texas, reflecting its roots in the Indian American community. Though its exact etymology is debated, the name's structure suggests a blend of the auspicious Sanskrit root 'shri' with a melodic '-nika' ending, a pattern familiar in South Indian feminine names. While not yet widespread, Srinika represents a modern, culturally specific choice that has carved out a small but steady presence in the decades since its debut.
Srinika appears to be a modern formation drawing on the Sanskrit root 'shri-', which denotes prosperity, radiance, and auspiciousness. The suffix '-nika' is common in South Indian feminine given names, possibly related to 'neeka' (moral duty) or a diminutive. The name likely emerged in Indian diaspora communities and gained a foothold in the United States beginning in the 2000s. It is almost exclusively given to girls.
Where Srinika is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Sri, Nika, Rini
Variants: Shrinika, Shree Nika
Sibling names for Srinika
Names that share Srinika's style, for a brother or sister.
