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Avantika

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Pronounced uh-VAHN-tih-kah /əˈvɑːn.tɪ.kə/Medium

Meaning: Sanskrit. Avantika is an ancient name for Ujjain, one of India's seven holy cities, and it also serves as an epithet of the goddess Parvati. A well-attested classical name, noted here with respect.Medium

In 30 seconds: A name from a holy city: Avantika is an old name for Ujjain, and an epithet of Parvati (said 'uh-VAHN-tih-kah').
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Origin HighSanskrit
MeaningSanskrit. Avantika is an ancient name for Ujjain, one of India's seven holy cities, and it also serves as an epithet of the goddess Parvati. A well-attested classical name, noted here with respect.
U.S. rank (2024)#15563 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2011
Total births (all-time)≈ 358

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201119902024

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

Avantika reaches back to the ancient kingdom of Avanti and its capital, the city now called Ujjain, a place of pilgrimage on the Shipra river. As a girls' name in India it carries that heritage, along with its association with Parvati. Classical, dignified, and well documented (said 'uh-VAHN-tih-kah').

In the U.S. it is rare, carried by Indian-American families. Rare, classical, and heritage-rich.

Did you know? Ujjain — one of India's seven sacred cities — was known in ancient times as Avantika. The name also serves as an epithet of the goddess Parvati, and we note both with respect (said 'uh-VAHN-tih-kah').
Overall data confidence 65%
References — Avantika — Sanskrit; ancient name of Ujjain; epithet of Parvati

Variations

AvanthikaAvantica

Nicknames

AviTika

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Avantika mean?

Avantika is an ancient Sanskrit name for the city of Ujjain, and also an epithet of the goddess Parvati.

How do you pronounce Avantika?

It's said uh-VAHN-tih-kah /əˈvɑːn.tɪ.kə/ — four syllables, stress on the second.

Is Avantika a boy or girl name?

Avantika is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Avantika?

Avantika is a rare name for girls in the U.S.

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