Radhika
A feminine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "prosperity" or "wealth".
Name Census estimates that about 1,053 living Americans carry the first name Radhika. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Radhika today is around 26 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Radhika births was 2000 (43 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Radhika. 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.
People living today
1.1K
~ 1 in 325,503 Americans
Peak year
2000
43 babies that year
Average age
26
years old
2024 SSA rank
#4,977
Tracked since 1966
Popularity
Radhika: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Radhika from the 1960s through to the 2020s, spanning 7 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 308 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1990s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Radhika 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 Radhika during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Radhikas live
The SSA's state-level files cover 5 states and territories. California, New Jersey, New York recorded the most babies named Radhika, while Maryland, Texas, New York recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 53 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Radhika
The name Radhika is a Sanskrit word that originated in ancient India. It is a feminine name derived from the Sanskrit word "radha," which means "prosperity" or "success." The name is closely associated with the Hindu goddess Radha, the consort of Lord Krishna, and is popular among Hindus, particularly in regions where Hindi and other Indian languages are spoken.
The earliest known reference to the name Radhika can be found in the Bhagavata Purana, an ancient Hindu scripture composed between the 8th and 10th centuries CE. In this text, Radhika is described as an incarnation of the goddess Lakshmi and is celebrated for her divine love and devotion to Lord Krishna.
One of the most famous historical figures to bear the name Radhika was Radhika Devi (1886-1973), a renowned Indian freedom fighter and social reformer. She played a pivotal role in the Indian independence movement and worked tirelessly to promote women's education and empowerment.
Another notable Radhika was Radhika Sanjay Sami (1908-1988), an acclaimed Indian classical dancer and choreographer. She was a pioneering figure in the revival of the Kathak dance form and was recognized with numerous awards and honors for her contributions to the field of dance.
Radhika Kumaraswamy (1912-1998) was an eminent Indian writer and journalist. She was one of the first women to work as a full-time journalist in India and was awarded the prestigious Padma Shri, one of the highest civilian honors in the country, for her literary achievements.
Radhika Coomaraswamy (born 1953) is a Sri Lankan lawyer and human rights advocate who served as the United Nations Special Rapporteur on Violence against Women from 1994 to 2003. She has been a vocal advocate for women's rights and has played a significant role in raising awareness about gender-based violence.
Radhika Apte (born 1985) is a contemporary Indian actress who has gained acclaim for her performances in both mainstream and independent films. She has received numerous awards and nominations for her versatile acting abilities and is widely regarded as one of the most talented actresses of her generation.
People
Radhika + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Radhika as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with R
Other first names starting with R with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Radhika: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Radhika?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,053 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Radhika 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 325,503 US residents.
Is Radhika a common name?
We classify Radhika as "Rare". It ranks above 90.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,086 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Radhika most popular?
The single biggest year for Radhika was 2000, when 43 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Radhika is about 26 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Radhika a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Radhika 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.
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.