UK girl's name
Vedhika
A feminine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "holy scripture" or "altar".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2021. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Vedhika is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Vedhika popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2021 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5581, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2019, with 3 births.
This profile covers 6 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 2019 to 2021. 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 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 6 living people in the UK are called Vedhika. 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 2022 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Vedhika ranked #5581 for girls in England and Wales in 2021, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2019, when 3 girls were registered as Vedhika.
- • About 6 living people in the UK are estimated to have Vedhika as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5581
2021
Births in 2021
3
Latest year
Peak year
2019
3 births
Estimated living
6
2026
Meaning
What does Vedhika mean?
The name Vedhika finds its origins in Sanskrit, an ancient language of the Indian subcontinent. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "vedh," which means "knowledge" or "wisdom." The name is believed to have been in use since ancient times, particularly among the Brahmin community of the Indian subcontinent.
One of the earliest recorded references to the name Vedhika can be found in the ancient Hindu scriptures, the Vedas. The Vedas are a collection of sacred texts that form the foundation of Hinduism and are considered among the oldest literature in the world, dating back to around 1500 BCE to 500 BCE.
In the Vedas, the name Vedhika is mentioned as a feminine form of the word "vedha," which refers to a scholar or a learned person. This suggests that the name was likely given to girls who were expected to pursue knowledge and education.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Vedhika. One of the earliest recorded examples is Vedhika Devi, a Hindu philosopher and scholar who lived in the 7th century CE. She was renowned for her expertise in the Vedas and other Hindu scriptures.
Another prominent figure was Vedhika Bai, a 16th-century Indian poet and courtesan from the Vijayanagar Empire. Her poetry, written in the Kannada language, focused on themes of love, devotion, and spirituality.
In more recent times, Vedhika Agnihotri (born 1982) is an Indian film actress known for her work in Bollywood and various regional cinema industries. She has appeared in notable films such as "Shikhar" and "Banaras."
Vedhika Sahni (born 1994) is an Indian actress and model who has primarily worked in the Telugu film industry. She gained recognition for her roles in movies like "Muddubidri" and "Keshava."
Vedhika Arya (born 1988) is an Indian television actress known for her roles in popular shows like "Kundali Bhagya" and "Ek Hazaaron Mein Meri Behna Hai."
While the name Vedhika has its roots in ancient Sanskrit and Hindu traditions, it has transcended its cultural boundaries and is now used by people across various regions and communities within India and beyond.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Vedhika over time
The chart below shows babies named Vedhika registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2019 to 2021. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Vedhika, the clearest high point is 2019. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2021, compared with 3 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Vedhika by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Vedhika 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 | #5581 | 3 | 1 |
| 2010s | #5591 | 3 | 1 |
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- Vienna 2,077
- Vivienne 1,692
- Veronica 1,425
- Valerie 733
- Viktoria 696
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FAQ
Vedhika: questions and answers
How popular is the name Vedhika in the UK right now?
In 2021, Vedhika was ranked #5581 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Vedhika most popular?
The peak year on record was 2019, with 3 babies registered as Vedhika in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Vedhika?
A feminine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "holy scripture" or "altar".
How many people are called Vedhika in the UK?
A total of 6 babies have been registered as Vedhika 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.