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Niharika

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Pronounced nih-HAR-ih-kah /nɪˈhɑr.ɪ.kɑ/Medium

Meaning: From the Sanskrit niharika, 'a galaxy; a nebula; a cluster of stars; morning mist/dewdrop' (from nihar, 'mist/dew')Low

In 30 seconds: A galaxy; a dewdrop; mist: Niharika is Sanskrit. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'nih-HAR-ih-kah').
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Origin LowIndian, Sanskrit
MeaningFrom the Sanskrit niharika, 'a galaxy; a nebula; a cluster of stars; morning mist/dewdrop' (from nihar, 'mist/dew')
U.S. rank (2024)#10022 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births10 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2012
Total births (all-time)≈ 392

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201219962024

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

Niharika comes from the Sanskrit niharika, 'a galaxy; a nebula; a cluster of stars; morning mist/dewdrop' (from nihar, 'mist/dew'). A lyrical, classic name (said 'nih-HAR-ih-kah').

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

Did you know? Niharika means 'a galaxy; a nebula; morning mist/dewdrop' in Sanskrit (from nihar, 'mist') — a lyrical, celestial name (said 'nih-HAR-ih-kah').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Niharika — Sanskrit etymology

Variations

NiharicaNihaarika

Nicknames

Nihi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Niharika mean?

Niharika is Sanskrit for 'a galaxy; a nebula; morning mist/dewdrop' (from nihar, 'mist').

How do you pronounce Niharika?

It's said nih-HAR-ih-kah /nɪˈhɑr.ɪ.kɑ/ — four syllables, stress on the second.

Is Niharika a boy or girl name?

Niharika is a girl's name.

How popular is Niharika?

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

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