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Radhika

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Pronounced RAH-dhee-kah /ˈrΙ‘.dΙ¦i.kΙ‘/Medium

Meaning: From Sanskrit Radhika, 'successful, prosperous' β€” a name of Radha, the beloved consort of KrishnaHigh

In 30 seconds: Beloved of Krishna: Radhika is Sanskrit for 'successful, prosperous' β€” a name of Radha. Devout, lyrical, and warm.
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Origin HighSanskrit
MeaningFrom Sanskrit Radhika, 'successful, prosperous' β€” a name of Radha, the beloved consort of Krishna
U.S. rank (2025)#3631 β†— Rising
2025 U.S. births42 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2000
Total births (all-time)β‰ˆ 1,128

Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data

peak 200019662025

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

Radhika comes from Sanskrit Radhika, 'successful, prosperous' β€” an affectionate form of Radha, the cowherd beloved of Krishna and a symbol of pure devotion. A lyrical, beloved name across India.

In the U.S. it appears in South Asian families. Rare, successful-and-prosperous at the root, and devout.

Did you know? Radhika is a name of Radha, the beloved consort of Krishna and the embodiment of devotion in Hindu tradition β€” its root meaning is 'successful, prosperous'; lyrical and beloved.
Overall data confidence 82%
Sanskrit references β€” Radhika β€” etymology

Variations

RadhaRadheRadhikaa

Nicknames

Radha

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Radhika mean?

Radhika is Sanskrit for 'successful, prosperous' β€” a name of Radha, beloved of Krishna.

How do you pronounce Radhika?

It's said RAH-dhee-kah /ˈrΙ‘.dΙ¦i.kΙ‘/ β€” three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Radhika a boy or girl name?

Radhika is a girl's name.

How popular is Radhika?

Radhika is a rare name in the U.S.

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