Sandrika
A feminine name of Indian origin meaning "moon" or "moonlight".
Name Census estimates that about 48 living Americans carry the first name Sandrika. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Sandrika today is around 38 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Sandrika births was 1989 (11 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Sandrika. 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 Sandrika. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
48
~ 1 in 7,140,715 Americans
Peak year
1989
11 babies that year
Average age
38
years old
1993 SSA rank
#15,287
Tracked since 1981
Popularity
Sandrika: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Sandrika from the 1980s through to the 1990s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1980s, with 35 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1980s peak, Sandrika remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Sandrika 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 Sandrika 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 Sandrika
The name Sandrika finds its origins in the Sanskrit language, tracing back to ancient India and the Vedic period, which dates from around 1500-500 BCE. The name is derived from the Sanskrit root words "sandra," meaning "moon" or "night," and "ka," a diminutive suffix denoting affection or endearment. As such, the name Sandrika can be interpreted as a term of endearment meaning "little moon" or "little night."
In ancient Hindu mythology, the moon was often personified as a deity, revered for its celestial beauty and association with cycles of time and fertility. The name Sandrika may have been bestowed upon children born under auspicious lunar phases or during nighttime hours, imbuing them with the qualities of the moon's serene and enchanting presence.
One of the earliest recorded references to the name Sandrika can be found in the Sanskrit epic Mahabharata, composed between the 8th and 4th centuries BCE. In this ancient text, Sandrika is mentioned as the name of a minor character, a woman of noble birth.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Sandrika. One of the earliest recorded was Sandrika Devi (c. 1150-1220 CE), a Hindu saint and mystic from the Nath tradition in medieval India. She was renowned for her spiritual teachings and is believed to have composed several devotional poems.
In the 16th century, there was Sandrika Bai (c. 1510-1575), a skilled warrior and military commander who served under the Mughal Emperor Akbar. She played a crucial role in several military campaigns and was celebrated for her bravery and strategic acumen.
Another historical figure of note was Sandrika Kumari (1825-1892), a prominent poet and writer from the Indian state of Rajasthan. Her works, written in the Braj Bhasha dialect, explored themes of love, spirituality, and the human condition, earning her widespread acclaim.
In the 20th century, Sandrika Prasad (1907-1989) was an Indian economist and educator who made significant contributions to the field of development economics. She served as the first female Vice-Chancellor of the University of Delhi and was awarded the prestigious Padma Bhushan, one of India's highest civilian honors.
Lastly, Sandrika Kadyan (born 1985) is a contemporary Indian athlete and wrestler who has represented India in numerous international competitions, including the Commonwealth Games and the Asian Games, where she has won multiple medals for her exceptional performance in the sport.
People
Sandrika + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Sandrika as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with S
Other first names starting with S with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Sandrika: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Sandrika?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 48 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Sandrika 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 7,140,715 US residents.
Is Sandrika a common name?
We classify Sandrika as "Very Rare". It ranks above 53.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 50 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Sandrika most popular?
The single biggest year for Sandrika was 1989, when 11 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Sandrika is about 38 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 Sandrika in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Sandrika a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Sandrika 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 Sandrika still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Sandrika 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 Sandrika 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 Sandrika as a first name?
For a quick modern take, check how many people have the name Sandrika on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.