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Sarika

A Sanskrit-derived name for a myna or songbird.

US rank (2023)#9,616

Meaning and history

Sarika is an Indian feminine name from Sanskrit śārikā, referring to the common myna or another starling-like songbird. The bird is noted for its ability to imitate sounds, giving the name a natural and musical association without requiring speculative symbolism. Sarika is used in several Indian languages and can also appear in compound names. Notable bearers include Indian actor Sarika Thakur, professionally known as Sarika, and Canadian environmentalist Sarika Cullis-Suzuki.

Popularity over timeUS births · girls
20042004: no US SSA record for this spelling
2005: no US SSA record for this spelling
2006: 7 births, rank #13,606
2007: 11 births, rank #10,129
2008: 14 births, rank #8,529
20092009: 14 births, rank #8,454
2010: 5 births, rank #16,992
2011: 7 births, rank #13,347
2012: 16 births, rank #7,456
2013: 6 births, rank #14,582
20142014: 10 births, rank #10,129
2015: 6 births, rank #14,482
2016: 8 births, rank #11,781
2017: 6 births, rank #14,124
2018: 7 births, rank #12,464
20192019: 7 births, rank #12,448
2020: 6 births, rank #13,453
2021: 6 births, rank #13,464
2022: no US SSA record for this spelling
20232023: 10 births, rank #9,616

In 2023, 10 babies were recorded with the name Sarika, ranking #9,616 among girls.