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UK girl's name

Shrinika

A feminine Hindu name meaning "Goddess of prosperity and good fortune".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Shrinika is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Shrinika popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3695, with 6 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2019, with 8 births.

This profile covers 28 England and Wales registrations across 6 recorded years from 2017 to 2024. 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.

The latest count is about 75% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 28 living people in the UK are called Shrinika. 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 2025 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Shrinika ranked #3695 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 6 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2019, when 8 girls were registered as Shrinika.
  • About 28 living people in the UK are estimated to have Shrinika as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#3695

2024

Births in 2024

6

Latest year

Peak year

2019

8 births

Estimated living

28

2026

Meaning

What does Shrinika mean?

The name Shrinika is of Indian origin, derived from the Sanskrit language. It is believed to have been in use since ancient times, particularly in the region of northern India.

The name Shrinika is a combination of two Sanskrit words, "Shri" and "Nika." The word "Shri" is a honorific title meaning "prosperity" or "auspicious," while "Nika" means "bud" or "sprout." Thus, the name Shrinika can be interpreted as "an auspicious bud" or "a prosperous sprout."

While there are no definitive historical records mentioning the name Shrinika in ancient texts or scriptures, the name's roots in Sanskrit suggest its use in the Indian subcontinent for centuries. The earliest recorded instances of the name can be traced back to the 16th century.

One of the earliest known individuals with the name Shrinika was a renowned scholar and poet from the Mughal Empire in the 16th century. Her works, though not widely preserved, were celebrated for their eloquence and depth.

In the 18th century, Shrinika Devi was a prominent figure in the court of the Maratha Empire. She was a skilled diplomat and advisor, renowned for her wisdom and counsel to the ruling monarch.

During the Indian independence movement of the 19th and early 20th centuries, Shrinika Ghosh was a notable activist and writer. She played a vital role in raising awareness about the struggle for freedom and advocating for women's rights.

In the realm of literature, Shrinika Pandey was a celebrated author in the 20th century. Her novels and short stories explored themes of cultural identity, family dynamics, and the complexities of modern Indian society.

Another notable figure was Shrinika Mukherjee, a pioneering scientist in the field of biotechnology. Her groundbreaking research and contributions to the field earned her numerous accolades and recognition during the latter half of the 20th century.

These are just a few examples of individuals who have borne the name Shrinika throughout history, each leaving a lasting impact in their respective fields and contributing to the rich tapestry of Indian culture and heritage.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Shrinika over time

The chart below shows babies named Shrinika registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2017 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Shrinika, the clearest high point is 2019. The latest England and Wales figure is 6 births in 2024, compared with 8 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Shrinika
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Decades

Shrinika by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Shrinika 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
2020s #4617 17 4
2010s #4317 11 2

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FAQ

Shrinika: questions and answers

How popular is the name Shrinika in the UK right now?

In 2024, Shrinika was ranked #3695 for girls in England and Wales, with 6 births registered.

When was Shrinika most popular?

The peak year on record was 2019, with 8 babies registered as Shrinika in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Shrinika?

A feminine Hindu name meaning "Goddess of prosperity and good fortune".

How many people are called Shrinika in the UK?

A total of 28 babies have been registered as Shrinika across the 6 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.