UK girl's name
Gopika
A feminine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "cowherdess" or "protector of cows".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 1997. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Gopika is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Gopika popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 1997 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3824, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1997, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 1997 to 1997. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
Gopika is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Gopika. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 1998 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Gopika ranked #3824 for girls in England and Wales in 1997, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1997, when 3 girls were registered as Gopika.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Gopika as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3824
1997
Births in 1997
3
Latest year
Peak year
1997
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Gopika mean?
The name Gopika has its origins in Sanskrit, an ancient language of the Indian subcontinent. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "gopa," which means cowherd or protector of cows. The name Gopika, therefore, refers to a female cowherd or one who takes care of cows.
In Hindu mythology and literature, the word "gopi" or "gopika" is often associated with the divine cowherd maidens who were devotees of Lord Krishna. The Bhagavata Purana, an important Hindu scripture, mentions the love and devotion of the gopis towards Krishna, who is believed to be an avatar (incarnation) of the Hindu god Vishnu.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Gopika can be found in the Bhagavata Purana, where it is mentioned as the name of one of the principal gopis devoted to Lord Krishna. The Gita Govinda, a famous Sanskrit poem composed by the 12th-century poet Jayadeva, also features descriptions of the love between Krishna and the gopis, including Gopika.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals with the name Gopika. Gopika Bashi (1901-1994) was an Indian classical dancer and choreographer who played a significant role in popularizing Odissi dance. Gopika Pant (born 1976) is an Indian journalist and author known for her work on gender issues and women's rights.
Gopika Kosuri (born 1991) is an Indian-American computer scientist and entrepreneur who co-founded the artificial intelligence company OpenAI. Gopika Revathi (born 1982) is an Indian film actress and dancer who has appeared in various Telugu and Tamil movies.
Gopika Gopakumar (born 1989) is an Indian wrestler who has won several medals at international competitions, including a silver medal at the 2014 Commonwealth Games.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals who have borne the name Gopika throughout history, reflecting its rich cultural and linguistic heritage.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Gopika by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Gopika was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | #3824 | 3 | 1 |
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- Gabriela 3,300
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FAQ
Gopika: questions and answers
How popular is the name Gopika in the UK right now?
In 1997, Gopika was ranked #3824 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Gopika most popular?
The peak year on record was 1997, with 3 babies registered as Gopika in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Gopika?
A feminine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "cowherdess" or "protector of cows".
How many people are called Gopika in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Gopika across the 1 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.