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Rushika

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Pronounced roo-SHEE-kah /ruˈʃi.kɑ/Medium

Meaning: From the Sanskrit, variously 'a female sage/seer' (feminine of rishi) and 'a ray of light'; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A female sage; a ray of light: Rushika is Sanskrit. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'roo-SHEE-kah'). Routes layered.
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Origin LowIndian, Sanskrit
MeaningFrom the Sanskrit, variously 'a female sage/seer' (feminine of rishi) and 'a ray of light'; routes layered
U.S. rank (2024)#10104 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births10 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2017
Total births (all-time)≈ 80

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201720152024

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

Rushika comes from the Sanskrit, variously 'a female sage/seer' (feminine of rishi) and 'a ray of light' (routes layered, which we note). A lyrical, classic name (said 'roo-SHEE-kah').

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

Did you know? Rushika is variously 'a female sage/seer' (feminine of rishi) and 'a ray of light' in Sanskrit — a lyrical, wise name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'roo-SHEE-kah').
Overall data confidence 30%
References — Rushika — Sanskrit; routes layered

Variations

RishikaRushikaa

Nicknames

Rushi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Rushika mean?

Rushika is Sanskrit, variously 'a female sage/seer' (feminine of rishi) and 'a ray of light'. The routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Rushika?

It's said roo-SHEE-kah /ruˈʃi.kɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Rushika a boy or girl name?

Rushika is a girl's name.

How popular is Rushika?

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

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