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Sloka

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Pronounced SHLOH-kah /ˈʃloʊ.kə/Medium

Meaning: From the Sanskrit shloka, 'a verse; a metrical couplet or stanza,' the classic form of Sanskrit scripture and poetry. A lyrical, learned name.Medium

In 30 seconds: A lyrical Sanskrit name: Sloka means 'a verse; a sacred stanza' (said 'SHLOH-kah'). Learned and melodic.
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Origin MediumSanskrit
MeaningFrom the Sanskrit shloka, 'a verse; a metrical couplet or stanza,' the classic form of Sanskrit scripture and poetry. A lyrical, learned name.
U.S. rank (2025)#12999 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2013
Total births (all-time)≈ 247

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201320092025

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

Sloka is Sanskrit for 'a verse; a couplet or stanza,' the shloka meter central to Indian epics and scripture. It reads lyrical and learned — rare in the U.S. (said 'SHLOH-kah').

It appears rarely, mostly in Indian-heritage families. Rare, lyrical, and learned.

Did you know? Sloka comes from the Sanskrit shloka — 'a verse; a metrical couplet' — the classic form of Sanskrit poetry and scripture, making it a learned, lyrical name (said 'SHLOH-kah').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Sloka — Sanskrit 'a verse; couplet'; shloka meter

Variations

ShlokaSlokaaShlokha

Nicknames

SloLoki

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Sloka mean?

Sloka is Sanskrit for 'a verse; a metrical couplet or stanza,' the classic form of Sanskrit poetry.

How do you pronounce Sloka?

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

Is Sloka a boy or girl name?

Sloka is a girl's name.

How popular is Sloka?

Sloka is a rare name in the U.S.

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