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Rithika

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Pronounced RIH-thih-kah /ˈrɪð.ɪ.kə/Medium

Meaning: From Sanskrit roots (rich/ritha), Rithika (also Rithvika, Rithvitha) is read as 'melody; a sacred hymn' or 'something well-composed; set in order.' A gentle, musical name.Low

In 30 seconds: A musical Sanskrit name: Rithika means 'melody; sacred hymn' (said 'RIH-thih-kah'). Gentle and graceful.
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Origin MediumSanskrit, Indian
MeaningFrom Sanskrit roots (rich/ritha), Rithika (also Rithvika, Rithvitha) is read as 'melody; a sacred hymn' or 'something well-composed; set in order.' A gentle, musical name.
U.S. rank (2024)#11909 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births8 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2007
Total births (all-time)≈ 404

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200719992024

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

Rithika comes from Sanskrit, read as 'melody; hymn' or 'something well-composed.' It is a graceful South Asian name, rare in the U.S. and carried mainly by Indian families (said 'RIH-thih-kah').

In the U.S. it appears rarely, mostly in Indian-heritage homes. Rare, musical, and graceful.

Did you know? Rithika draws on Sanskrit roots for 'melody' and 'a sacred hymn' — a gentle, musical name well loved in Indian families (said 'RIH-thih-kah').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Rithika — Sanskrit 'melody; hymn'; Indian name

Variations

RithvikaRitikaRithvitha

Nicknames

RithuRii

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Rithika mean?

Rithika is Sanskrit-rooted, read as 'melody; a sacred hymn' or 'something well-composed.'

How do you pronounce Rithika?

It's said RIH-thih-kah /ˈrɪð.ɪ.kə/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Rithika a boy or girl name?

Rithika is a girl's name.

How popular is Rithika?

Rithika is a rare name in the U.S.

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