Avika

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Pronounced AH-vee-kah /ˈɑ.vi.kɑ/Medium

Meaning: From Sanskrit avika — 'a precious jewel, a gemstone'; also linked to a small earth/portionMedium

In 30 seconds: A precious jewel: Avika is Sanskrit for 'a gemstone'. Sparkling, modern, and warm.

Origin MediumSanskrit

MeaningFrom Sanskrit avika — 'a precious jewel, a gemstone'; also linked to a small earth/portion

U.S. rank (2025)#6150 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births19 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2016

Total births (all-time)≈ 569

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Avika comes from Sanskrit avika, 'a precious jewel, a gemstone' (also linked to 'a small portion of earth'). A sparkling, modern name across India.

In the U.S. it appears in South Asian families. Rare, a-jewel at the root, and sparkling.

Did you know? Avika means 'a precious jewel, a gemstone' in Sanskrit — a sparkling, modern Indian name suggesting something treasured.

Overall data confidence 72%

Sanskrit references — avika — etymology

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Aanya— a fellow modern Indian name

Saanvi— a companion Indian favorite

Anika— another -ika name

Aadhya— a fellow trending Indian name

What does the name Avika mean?

Avika is Sanskrit for 'a precious jewel, a gemstone'.

How do you pronounce Avika?

It's said AH-vee-kah /ˈɑ.vi.kɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Avika a boy or girl name?

Avika is a girl's name.

How popular is Avika?

Avika is a rare name in the U.S.