UK girl's name
Yuvika
A feminine name of Hindu origin meaning "young" or "youthful".
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.
Yuvika is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Yuvika popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4192, with 5 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2018, with 5 births.
This profile covers 29 England and Wales registrations across 7 recorded years from 2009 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 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 29 living people in the UK are called Yuvika. 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
- • Yuvika ranked #4192 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 5 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2018, when 5 girls were registered as Yuvika.
- • About 29 living people in the UK are estimated to have Yuvika as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4192
2024
Births in 2024
5
Latest year
Peak year
2018
5 births
Estimated living
29
2026
Meaning
What does Yuvika mean?
The name Yuvika is of Indian origin, derived from the Sanskrit language. It is a combination of two words: "yuva" meaning youth or youthful, and "ika" which is a feminine suffix. The name gained prominence in ancient Hindu texts and scriptures, particularly in the Puranas and Upanishads.
The earliest known reference to the name Yuvika can be found in the epic Mahabharata, where it is mentioned as the name of a female character. This ancient Hindu text, composed around the 8th century BCE, is considered one of the most significant works of Sanskrit literature.
In Hindu mythology, Yuvika was the name of a celestial nymph or apsara, renowned for her beauty and grace. According to legends, she was one of the most skilled dancers in the divine court of Lord Indra, the king of the devas (gods).
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Yuvika. One of the earliest recorded examples is Yuvika Devi, a 10th-century Indian queen and the wife of King Rajendra Chola I of the Chola Empire. She played a crucial role in the expansion of the Chola territories and was known for her patronage of the arts and literature.
Another prominent figure was Yuvika Sharma (1925-2008), an Indian classical dancer and choreographer. She was a renowned exponent of the Kathak dance form and is credited with popularizing it on the global stage.
In more recent times, Yuvika Chaudhary (born 1986) is a well-known Indian actress and model. She has appeared in various Bollywood films and television shows, gaining recognition for her performances.
Yuvika Srivastava (born 1989) is an Indian professional tennis player who has represented her country in numerous international tournaments, including the Asian Games and the Fed Cup.
Yuvika Rawal (born 1992) is an Indian television actress known for her roles in popular shows such as "Yeh Hai Mohabbatein" and "Kumkum Bhagya."
The name Yuvika has been embraced across various regions of India, transcending cultural and linguistic boundaries. It is often associated with qualities such as youthfulness, vibrancy, and beauty, reflecting the essence of its etymological origins.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Yuvika over time
The chart below shows babies named Yuvika registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2009 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 Yuvika, the clearest high point is 2018. The latest England and Wales figure is 5 births in 2024, compared with 5 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Yuvika by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Yuvika 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 | #4595 | 17 | 4 |
| 2010s | #4374 | 9 | 2 |
| 2000s | #5556 | 3 | 1 |
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Names similar to Yuvika
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- Yusra 2,725
- Yasmine 2,474
- Yara 1,487
- Yazmin 806
- Yumna 601
- Yasmeen 527
- Yasmina 518
- Yasemin 513
- Yana 452
- Yvie 377
- Yvonne 368
FAQ
Yuvika: questions and answers
How popular is the name Yuvika in the UK right now?
In 2024, Yuvika was ranked #4192 for girls in England and Wales, with 5 births registered.
When was Yuvika most popular?
The peak year on record was 2018, with 5 babies registered as Yuvika in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Yuvika?
A feminine name of Hindu origin meaning "young" or "youthful".
How many people are called Yuvika in the UK?
A total of 29 babies have been registered as Yuvika across the 7 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.