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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Avika — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Avik|Avila
SanskritGirl↓ Fading

Avika

AH-vi-kuh · 3 syllables

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#4771
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#4771
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 14
Peak rank
#3253 in 2021
5yr change
-573 ranks
Birth frequency
7.8 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
0% boy · 100% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #4771 · Falling since 2020

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US girl names
Top 200 girl names
Sanskrit girl names
Avika

Popularity score: 14  ·  SSA Rank: #4771

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
40
Higher than 40% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↓ Fading
-573 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
55
10 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class

Avika scores lower overall — the popularity trend is fading.

Meaning Depth37% of score
60
Name Trend28% of score
32
Uniqueness20% of score
55
Feasibility15% of score
50

Scores are percentile-ranked across 43,000+ names.

Name DNA
SanskritNatureIndianModernGirl3-syllableBird symbolismRising popularityMelodic
Character
graceful and free-spirited
STRONG
High confidence

Avika is a Sanskrit girl name with cooling SSA momentum. It ranked #4771 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↓ Fading · -573 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#4771 · very rare
Avika at a Glance
Meaning:From Sanskrit meaning 'little bird' or 'small bird', symbolizing grace and freedom in Hindu tradition.
Language root:Sanskrit · Modern Indian
Peak rank:#3253 in 2021
5yr change:-573 ranks
Sex usage:0% boy · 100% girl
Notable bearers

No notable bearers on record.

Similar Sound
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Similar Style
Arya◈Asha◈AnayaAishaAlina
Works well with
ArjunKavi◈MiraRohan◈NilaAsha◈DevRishi
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Avika · Overview
Summary

Avika is a Sanskrit girl name with cooling SSA momentum. It ranked #4771 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 0/100 → Stable

Strengths
Nature · Modern character
Avika carries a gentle, warm quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Popularity declining
Rank has dropped 573 positions in the last year. Consider whether this trajectory matters for your decision.
Domain taken
avika.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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