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Shrika

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Pronounced SHREE-kah /ˈʃriː.kə/Medium

Meaning: A Sanskrit-rooted name linked to Shri ('prosperity; grace; the goddess Lakshmi'), read as 'auspicious; prosperous; graced.' A devotional, fortunate name.Low

In 30 seconds: A fortunate Sanskrit name: Shrika links to Shri ('prosperity; grace'), read as 'auspicious' (said 'SHREE-kah'). Devotional and bright.
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Origin LowSanskrit
MeaningA Sanskrit-rooted name linked to Shri ('prosperity; grace; the goddess Lakshmi'), read as 'auspicious; prosperous; graced.' A devotional, fortunate name.
U.S. rank (2024)#10936 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births9 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2010
Total births (all-time)≈ 176

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201020042024

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

Shrika comes from Sanskrit, linked to Shri ('prosperity; grace; Lakshmi') and read as 'auspicious; prosperous.' It reads devotional and bright; glosses vary, which we note — rare in the U.S. (said 'SHREE-kah').

It appears only rarely, mostly in Indian-heritage families. Rare, fortunate, and bright.

Did you know? Shrika ties to the Sanskrit Shri — 'prosperity; grace; the goddess Lakshmi' — read as 'auspicious; graced' — a devotional, fortunate name; glosses vary, which we note (said 'SHREE-kah').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Shrika — Sanskrit; Shri-linked; 'auspicious'; glosses vary

Variations

ShrikhaSrikaShreeka

Nicknames

ShriRika

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Shrika mean?

Shrika is a Sanskrit-rooted name linked to Shri ('prosperity; grace; Lakshmi'), read 'auspicious.' Glosses vary, which we note.

How do you pronounce Shrika?

It's said SHREE-kah /ˈʃriː.kə/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Shrika a boy or girl name?

Shrika is a girl's name.

How popular is Shrika?

Shrika is a rare name in the U.S.

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