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Tarika

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Pronounced tah-REE-kah /təˈriː.kə/Medium

Meaning: Tarika is a Sanskrit given name meaning 'a small star,' built on the Sanskrit tara, 'star,' with a diminutive ending; it is used across India as a name evoking guidance and brightness.Medium

In 30 seconds: Tarika is a Sanskrit girl's name meaning 'a small star.' It appeared in American records, peaking around 1983 (said tah-REE-kah).
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Origin MediumSanskrit
MeaningTarika is a Sanskrit given name meaning 'a small star,' built on the Sanskrit tara, 'star,' with a diminutive ending; it is used across India as a name evoking guidance and brightness.
U.S. rank (2008)#11518 ↗ Rising
2008 U.S. births10 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1983
Total births (all-time)≈ 381

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 198319712008

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

Tarika comes from the Sanskrit tara, 'star,' with a diminutive ending giving the sense 'little star.' It is used in Hindu naming tradition across India and appears in the United States chiefly among South Asian families.

Tarika has always been uncommon in the United States, given to only about eighteen girls a year at its peak around 1983, and it has stayed a niche heritage choice since. It carries a bright, hopeful meaning wherever it is given.

Did you know? Tarika shares its root tara, 'star,' with the well-known Indian name Tara, making it essentially a gentle diminutive, 'little star.'
Overall data confidence 65%
References - Tarika — Sanskrit tara 'star' + diminutive; 'little star'

Variations

TarikaTara

Nicknames

TaraRika

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Tarika mean?

It is Sanskrit for 'a small star,' from tara, 'star.'

How do you pronounce Tarika?

It is said tah-REE-kah /təˈriː.kə/, three syllables with the stress in the middle.

Is Tarika a boy or girl name?

Tarika is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Tarika?

It has always been rare in the United States, given to only about eighteen girls a year at its peak in the early nineteen-eighties, mostly in South Asian families.

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