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Anshika

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Pronounced ahn-SHEE-kah /ɑnˈʃi.kɑ/Medium

Meaning: From the Sanskrit ansha, 'a portion; a part', hence 'a small/precious portion (of the divine)'Low

In 30 seconds: A portion; a part of the divine: Anshika is Sanskrit. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'ahn-SHEE-kah').
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Origin LowIndian, Sanskrit
MeaningFrom the Sanskrit ansha, 'a portion; a part', hence 'a small/precious portion (of the divine)'
U.S. rank (2025)#6569 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births17 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2013
Total births (all-time)≈ 439

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201320002025

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

Anshika comes from the Sanskrit ansha, 'a portion; a part', hence 'a small/precious portion (of the divine)'. A lyrical, classic name (said 'ahn-SHEE-kah').

In the U.S. it appears in Indian families. Rare, a-portion-of-the-divine at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Anshika comes from the Sanskrit ansha, 'a portion; a part', hence 'a precious portion (of the divine)' — a lyrical, meaningful name (said 'ahn-SHEE-kah').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Anshika — Sanskrit etymology

Variations

AnshitaAnshiAnsika

Nicknames

Anshi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Anshika mean?

Anshika is Sanskrit for 'a portion; a part', hence 'a precious portion (of the divine)'.

How do you pronounce Anshika?

It's said ahn-SHEE-kah /ɑnˈʃi.kɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Anshika a boy or girl name?

Anshika is a girl's name.

How popular is Anshika?

Anshika is a very rare name in the U.S.

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