Nashika
A Sanskrit name meaning "nose" or "nostrils".
Name Census estimates that about 56 living Americans carry the first name Nashika. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Nashika today is around 43 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Nashika births was 1982 (11 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Nashika. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Nashika. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
56
~ 1 in 6,120,613 Americans
Peak year
1982
11 babies that year
Average age
43
years old
1992 SSA rank
#14,807
Tracked since 1978
Popularity
Nashika: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Nashika from the 1970s through to the 1990s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1980s, with 48 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1980s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Nashika by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Nashika during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Nashika
The name Nashika finds its roots in the Sanskrit language and Indian culture, with its origins dating back to ancient times. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word "Nashika," which means "nose" or "nostril." This association likely stems from the concept of breathing, which is vital for life and considered sacred in many Hindu traditions.
Nashika is believed to have been used as a personal name in various regions of the Indian subcontinent, particularly in areas where Sanskrit was widely spoken and influenced the local languages and naming practices. The name's earliest recorded instances can be traced back to ancient Hindu scriptures and texts, although specific dates are difficult to pinpoint due to the oral tradition of these works.
One of the earliest known individuals to bear the name Nashika was a sage mentioned in the Mahabharata, one of the two major Sanskrit epics of ancient India. This sage was known for his wisdom and spiritual teachings, and his name has been preserved in these sacred texts, though the exact time period in which he lived is uncertain.
Another notable figure in history with the name Nashika was a Rajput warrior and chieftain who lived during the 12th century CE. He played a significant role in defending his kingdom against invading forces and is remembered for his bravery and military prowess. Records from that era often mention his name in accounts of battles and sieges.
In the 16th century, a Hindu philosopher and scholar named Nashika Bhatta made significant contributions to the field of Vedic studies. He authored several influential works on Sanskrit grammar, philosophy, and Hindu religious texts, earning him a respected place among the intellectual elite of his time.
During the 18th century, a renowned Sanskrit poet and playwright named Nashika Pandita gained popularity for his poetic compositions and dramatic works. His literary creations were celebrated for their lyrical beauty and profound themes, and his name became synonymous with the rich cultural heritage of classical Indian literature.
In more recent times, a notable figure named Nashika Devi emerged as a prominent social reformer and activist in the early 20th century. She dedicated her life to advocating for women's rights, education, and empowerment, and her efforts significantly contributed to the advancement of women's causes in her region.
While these are just a few examples, the name Nashika has been carried by many individuals throughout history, each leaving their unique mark on various aspects of Indian culture, literature, philosophy, and society.
People
Nashika + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Nashika as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with N
Other first names starting with N with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Nashika: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Nashika?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 56 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Nashika going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 6,120,613 US residents.
Is Nashika a common name?
We classify Nashika as "Very Rare". It ranks above 56% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 60 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Nashika most popular?
The single biggest year for Nashika was 1982, when 11 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Nashika is about 43 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Nashika in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Nashika a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Nashika in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Nashika still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Nashika in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Nashika can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have the name Nashika?
See how many people have the name Nashika on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.