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Samika

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Pronounced sah-MEE-kah /sɑˈmiː.kɑ/Medium

Meaning: A Sanskrit-rooted name; Shamika/Samika is the name of a sage in Hindu tradition, and the name is also read by some as 'calm; peaceful.' The exact route as a girl's name is noted honestly.Low

In 30 seconds: A Sanskrit-rooted name: Samika is borne by a sage in tradition, also read as 'calm' (said 'sah-MEE-kah'). Route noted honestly.
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Origin LowSanskrit
MeaningA Sanskrit-rooted name; Shamika/Samika is the name of a sage in Hindu tradition, and the name is also read by some as 'calm; peaceful.' The exact route as a girl's name is noted honestly.
U.S. rank (2023)#17173 ↗ Rising
2023 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1980
Total births (all-time)≈ 336

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 198019742023

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

Samika draws on Sanskrit tradition, where Shamika is a sage, and is also read as 'calm; peaceful.' Its exact route as a girl's name is noted honestly — soft and rare in the U.S. (said 'sah-MEE-kah').

It appears rarely in the U.S., familiar in Indian families. Rare, soft, and Sanskrit-rooted.

Did you know? Samika is a Sanskrit-rooted name — Shamika/Samika is a sage in Hindu tradition — and is also read by some as 'calm; peaceful,' a route we note honestly (said 'sah-MEE-kah').
Overall data confidence 34%
References — Samika — Sanskrit; sage's name; also read 'calm'; route noted honestly

Variations

ShamikaSameekaSamikha

Nicknames

SamMika

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Samika mean?

Samika is a Sanskrit-rooted name — Shamika is a sage in tradition — also read as 'calm; peaceful.' The exact route is noted honestly.

How do you pronounce Samika?

It's said sah-MEE-kah /sɑˈmiː.kɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Samika a boy or girl name?

Samika is used here as a girl's name.

How popular is Samika?

Samika is an extremely rare name in the U.S.

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