Shikha Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Indian
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
The name Shikha means 'flame' or 'peak'.
Meaning of the Name Shikha
Shikha is derived from the Sanskrit word meaning 'flame' or 'peak'. It represents brightness, radiance, and the pinnacle of achievement. In Hindu mythology, Shikha is also the name of the crest of Lord Shiva. The name is commonly used in India and Nepal.
Popularity of the Name Shikha
The popularity for the name Shikha peaked in popularity in the year 1996 with 14 births, which ranked number 10,785 out of 24,306 unique names for that year. Shikha had the most female births in 1996 with 14, which ranked number 6,391 out of 15,892 female names for that year. The number of births for the name Shikha has declined sharply over the last ten years from 9 births to 0 births, a decline of -100.00%. Among females, Shikha has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 9 births to 0 births, a decline of -100.00%.
Nationwide Popularity of Shikha
- 20 Year Trend of Shikha: -100.00%
- 10 Year Trend of Shikha: -100.00%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Shikha: -100.00%
Popularity of Shikha by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Shikha. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Shikha in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Shikha is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Shikha
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