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Vedika

veh-DEE-kah · A name derived from the Sanskrit word for knowledge, often interpreted as 'divine knowledge' or 'related to the Vedas'.

2025 rank (girls)
#4,352
Babies named in 2025
32
Peak popularity
2024
2025 frequency
1 in 50,227 girls
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Rising since 2001

Rising since 2001, #4,352 for girls today.

Popularity of Vedika since 2001

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

13263920102020Most births 2024Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
2000s161
2010s189
2020s157

Meaning & origin

Vedika entered U.S. naming records in 2001 and has seen a steady rise, currently ranking 4,352 in the most recent data year. Notably, 1 in 50,227 girls received the name in the latest year, reflecting growing interest. Its peak year so far was 2024, and it has been consistently rising since its first recorded use. The name is most popular in New York and California, states with large Indian American communities. Vedika's appeal lies in its deep cultural roots and melodious sound, balancing tradition with modernity.

Vedika is a feminine name of Sanskrit origin, directly referring to the Vedas, the ancient sacred scriptures of Hinduism. The root 'veda' means knowledge. The name has been used in India and among Hindu communities for centuries, often chosen for its spiritual and scholarly connotations.

Where Vedika is most popular

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

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Vedi, Vedu, Veda

Variants: Vedhika, Vaideeka

Sibling names for Vedika

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

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Vedika mean?
Vedika means 'divine knowledge' or 'related to the Vedas,' the ancient Hindu scriptures.
How popular is the name Vedika?
Vedika ranked 4,352 in the U.S. in the most recent data year, with 1 in 50,227 girls receiving the name. Its popularity has been rising since 2001, peaking in 2024.
Is Vedika a boy or girl name?
Vedika is almost exclusively used as a girl's name.