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Nainika
Pronounced ny-NEE-kah /naɪˈni.kɑ/Medium
Meaning: From the Sanskrit nainika, 'the pupil of the eye; the apple of one's eye' (something cherished)Low
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U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Nainika comes from the Sanskrit nainika, 'the pupil of the eye; the apple of one's eye' (something cherished). A lyrical, modern name (said 'ny-NEE-kah').
In the U.S. it appears in Indian families. Rare, the-apple-of-ones-eye at the root, and lyrical.
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What does the name Nainika mean?
Nainika is Sanskrit for 'the pupil of the eye; the apple of one's eye'.
How do you pronounce Nainika?
It's said ny-NEE-kah /naɪˈni.kɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.
Is Nainika a boy or girl name?
Nainika is a girl's name.
How popular is Nainika?
Nainika is a very rare name in the U.S.