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Parnika

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Pronounced par-NEE-kah /pɑrˈni.kɑ/Medium

Meaning: From Sanskrit parnika, 'a small leaf; a leafy plant' — also a name of the goddess ParvatiMedium

In 30 seconds: A little leaf: Parnika is Sanskrit for 'a small leaf' — and a name of Parvati. Soft, lyrical, and warm.

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Origin MediumSanskrit

MeaningFrom Sanskrit parnika, 'a small leaf; a leafy plant' — also a name of the goddess Parvati

U.S. rank (2024)#5097 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births26 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2016

Total births (all-time)≈ 328

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Parnika comes from Sanskrit parnika, 'a small leaf; a leafy plant' — also a name of the goddess Parvati (called Aparna, 'leafless', from her devotion). A soft, lyrical name across India.

In the U.S. it appears in South Asian families. Rare, a-small-leaf at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Parnika means 'a small leaf; a leafy plant' in Sanskrit — and is a name of the goddess Parvati (who once subsisted on leaves); a soft, lyrical name.

Overall data confidence 72%

Sanskrit references — parnika — etymology

Variations

ParnikaaParnica

Nicknames

Parni

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Parnika mean?

Parnika is Sanskrit for 'a small leaf' — and a name of the goddess Parvati.

How do you pronounce Parnika?

It's said par-NEE-kah /pɑrˈni.kɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Parnika a boy or girl name?

Parnika is a girl's name.

How popular is Parnika?

Parnika is a rare name in the U.S.