UK girl's name
Shrika
A feminine name of Hindu origin meaning "little bird".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2018. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Shrika is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Shrika popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2018 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4684, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2018, with 4 births.
This profile covers 7 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 2011 to 2018. 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.
Shrika is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 7 living people in the UK are called Shrika. 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 2019 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Shrika ranked #4684 for girls in England and Wales in 2018, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2018, when 4 girls were registered as Shrika.
- • About 7 living people in the UK are estimated to have Shrika as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4684
2018
Births in 2018
4
Latest year
Peak year
2018
4 births
Estimated living
7
2026
Meaning
What does Shrika mean?
The name Shrika is of Sanskrit origin and can be traced back to ancient India, around the 5th century BCE. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word "shrik," which means "prosperity" or "good fortune." It was a popular name among the upper classes and nobility of the time.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Shrika can be found in the Hindu epic Mahabharata, where it was the name of a minor character. In the text, Shrika is described as a wise and virtuous woman, known for her kindness and generosity.
The name Shrika also appears in several ancient Hindu texts and scriptures, including the Puranas and the Upanishads. In these texts, the name is often associated with spiritual enlightenment and the pursuit of knowledge.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals with the name Shrika. One of the earliest was Shrika Devi, a renowned Indian mathematician and astronomer who lived in the 6th century CE. She made significant contributions to the study of astronomy and is credited with developing advanced methods for calculating the positions of celestial bodies.
Another notable Shrika was Shrika Bhatt, a 12th-century Indian philosopher and scholar. She was known for her work on the Advaita Vedanta school of Hindu philosophy and is considered one of the most influential thinkers of her time.
In the 16th century, there was Shrika Nayak, a powerful ruler of the Vijayanagara Empire in South India. She was known for her military prowess and her efforts to promote art and culture during her reign.
In the 19th century, Shrika Devi Ghosal was a prominent Indian social reformer and advocate for women's rights. She played a pivotal role in the movement to abolish the practice of Sati (widow burning) and worked tirelessly to improve the education and status of women in Indian society.
More recently, Shrika Banerjee was a renowned Indian artist and sculptor who lived from 1908 to 1986. Her work was heavily influenced by the traditional arts and crafts of India, and she is celebrated for her contributions to the revival of traditional Indian art forms.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Shrika over time
The chart below shows babies named Shrika registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2011 to 2018. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Shrika, the clearest high point is 2018. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2018, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Shrika by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Shrika 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #5235 | 7 | 2 |
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FAQ
Shrika: questions and answers
How popular is the name Shrika in the UK right now?
In 2018, Shrika was ranked #4684 for girls in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Shrika most popular?
The peak year on record was 2018, with 4 babies registered as Shrika in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Shrika?
A feminine name of Hindu origin meaning "little bird".
How many people are called Shrika in the UK?
A total of 7 babies have been registered as Shrika across the 2 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.