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Ambika

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Pronounced AM-bih-kah /ˈæm.bɪ.kə/Medium

Meaning: Ambika is a Sanskrit name meaning 'mother; dear mother,' and a revered name of the Hindu goddess Durga (Parvati). It is used respectfully across India as a devotional name.Medium

In 30 seconds: A revered Sanskrit name: Ambika means 'mother' and names the goddess Durga (said 'AM-bih-kah'). Devotional and graceful.
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Origin MediumSanskrit
MeaningAmbika is a Sanskrit name meaning 'mother; dear mother,' and a revered name of the Hindu goddess Durga (Parvati). It is used respectfully across India as a devotional name.
U.S. rank (2025)#10161 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births9 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2000
Total births (all-time)≈ 391

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200019772025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Ambika is Sanskrit for 'mother; dear mother,' and one of the honored names of the goddess Durga, worshiped as a divine mother figure. Long used in India as a devotional name, it carries reverence and warmth (said 'AM-bih-kah').

In the U.S. it appears rarely, mostly in Indian families. Rare, devotional, and graceful.

Did you know? Ambika is a Sanskrit name for 'mother' and a cherished name of the goddess Durga (Parvati) — a warm, devotional choice honored across India (said 'AM-bih-kah').
Overall data confidence 55%
References — Ambika — Sanskrit 'mother'; name of goddess Durga

Variations

AmbicaAmbikaaAmba

Nicknames

AmbiAmbaBika

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ambika mean?

Ambika is Sanskrit for 'mother; dear mother,' and a revered name of the goddess Durga (Parvati).

How do you pronounce Ambika?

It's said AM-bih-kah /ˈæm.bɪ.kə/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Ambika a boy or girl name?

Ambika is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Ambika?

Ambika is a rare name in the U.S., more familiar in India.

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