Sharnika
A feminine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "beautiful flower".
Name Census estimates that about 66 living Americans carry the first name Sharnika. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Sharnika today is around 38 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Sharnika births was 1991 (11 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Sharnika. 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 Sharnika. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
66
~ 1 in 5,193,248 Americans
Peak year
1991
11 babies that year
Average age
38
years old
1993 SSA rank
#15,399
Tracked since 1979
Popularity
Sharnika: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Sharnika 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 35 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Sharnika 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 Sharnika 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 Sharnika
The name Sharnika has its origins in the Sanskrit language, and it can be traced back to ancient India. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word "sharnika," which means "golden" or "golden-colored." This suggests that the name may have been originally given to individuals with a golden or fair complexion.
In the Hindu tradition, the name Sharnika is sometimes associated with the goddess Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth, prosperity, and fortune. Lakshmi is often depicted with a golden complexion, and her association with gold and prosperity may have influenced the meaning and popularity of the name Sharnika.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Sharnika can be found in ancient Hindu texts and scriptures, such as the Vedas and the Puranas. However, it is difficult to pinpoint the exact time period when the name first appeared, as these texts were composed over several centuries.
One of the earliest notable individuals with the name Sharnika was a Sanskrit scholar and grammarian who lived in the 5th century CE. Sharnika was known for her contributions to the study of Sanskrit grammar and is mentioned in several ancient texts on the subject.
In the 9th century CE, there was a famous poet and writer named Sharnika who lived in the kingdom of Kashmir. She is renowned for her works of poetry and prose, which celebrated the beauty of nature and the human experience.
Another notable figure with the name Sharnika was a 12th-century Hindu philosopher and mystic. She is credited with writing several influential treatises on the philosophy of Advaita Vedanta, a branch of Hindu philosophy that emphasizes the unity of all existence.
In the 16th century, there was a renowned artist and sculptor named Sharnika who worked in the court of the Mughal emperor Akbar. Her intricate and detailed sculptures adorned many of the palaces and monuments of the Mughal empire, and she is renowned for her mastery of stone carving.
The name Sharnika has also been associated with various other notable figures throughout history, including scholars, poets, and musicians. While the name may not be as common today as it once was, it remains an important part of the cultural and linguistic heritage of ancient India.
People
Sharnika + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Sharnika 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
Sharnika: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Sharnika?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 66 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Sharnika 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 5,193,248 US residents.
Is Sharnika a common name?
We classify Sharnika as "Very Rare". It ranks above 58.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 69 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Sharnika most popular?
The single biggest year for Sharnika was 1991, when 11 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Sharnika 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 Sharnika in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Sharnika a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Sharnika 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 Sharnika still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Sharnika 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 Sharnika 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 are called Sharnika?
Want to know how many Americans are named Sharnika? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.