girl's name
Shikha
SHIH-kah (Hindi)
- Origin Indian
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 292
Shikha is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 2019 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Shikha is a name of Indian origin.
- Peaked in 1996, when 14 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
- First appears in US birth records in 1982.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Shikha Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1980s to 2010s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 60 |
| 1990s | 77 |
| 2000s | 83 |
| 2010s | 58 |
How Popular Is Shikha?
In 2019, Shikha was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Where Shikha Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Shikha
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Shikha Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Shikha over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Shikha
- Hindi SHIH-kah
Sibling Names for Shikha
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Shikha — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Shikha
How popular is the name Shikha?
In 2019, Shikha was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Shikha a girl's or a boy's name?
Shikha is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Shikha?
Shikha has 2 syllables.
When was Shikha most popular?
Shikha peaked in 1996, when 14 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.