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Arshika

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Pronounced ar-SHEE-kuh /ɑːrˈʃiː.kə/Medium

Meaning: A Sanskrit-rooted Indian name connected to arsha/rc, the sacred verse or hymn, giving a sense of 'one who chants the hymns' or 'of the Vedic verses'. Glosses vary somewhat across sources.Low

In 30 seconds: Sanskrit and sonorous: Arshika suggests 'one who sings the hymns' (said 'ar-SHEE-kuh'). Glosses vary, which we note.
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Origin LowSanskrit
MeaningA Sanskrit-rooted Indian name connected to arsha/rc, the sacred verse or hymn, giving a sense of 'one who chants the hymns' or 'of the Vedic verses'. Glosses vary somewhat across sources.
U.S. rank (2024)#13618 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2017
Total births (all-time)≈ 49

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201720152024

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

Arshika is a Sanskrit-rooted Indian name tied to the sacred verse (rc) and the hymnic tradition, usually rendered 'one who chants the hymns' or 'of the Vedic verses'. Different sources gloss it a little differently, and we note that (said 'ar-SHEE-kuh').

It appears only rarely in U.S. records. Rare, resonant, and rooted in Sanskrit tradition.

Did you know? Arshika sits on the old Sanskrit vocabulary of the Vedic hymn — the chanted verse. Its precise gloss varies across sources, which we note respectfully (said 'ar-SHEE-kuh').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Arshika — Sanskrit root; hymn/verse sense; glosses vary

Variations

AarshikaArshitaAnshika

Nicknames

ArshiShikaAri

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Arshika mean?

Arshika is tied to the Sanskrit vocabulary of the Vedic hymn, and is usually read 'one who chants the hymns'. Glosses vary, which we note.

How do you pronounce Arshika?

It's said ar-SHEE-kuh — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Arshika a boy or girl name?

Arshika is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Arshika?

Arshika is very rare in the U.S., though it is known in India.

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