Trishika
A feminine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "three-spoked" or "trident".
Name Census estimates that about 162 living Americans carry the first name Trishika. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Trishika today is around 5 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Trishika births was 2024 (38 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Trishika. 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.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Trishika with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
162
~ 1 in 2,115,768 Americans
Peak year
2024
38 babies that year
Average age
5
years old
2024 SSA rank
#3,940
Tracked since 2015
Popularity
Trishika: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Trishika from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 116 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
Trishika 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 Trishika during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Trishikas live
The SSA's state-level files cover 3 states and territories. California, New Jersey, Texas recorded the most babies named Trishika, while Texas, New Jersey, California recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 6 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Trishika
The name Trishika has its origins in Sanskrit, an ancient Indian language that is the root of many modern Indo-Aryan languages. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word "trishu," meaning "three," and is often considered a feminine variation of the name Trishul, which is associated with the Hindu god Shiva's trident.
In Hindu mythology, the trident or trishul is a powerful symbol representing the three fundamental aspects of the universe: creation, preservation, and destruction. This symbolic association gives the name Trishika a strong spiritual connotation and a connection to the divine in Hindu culture.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Trishika can be found in ancient Hindu texts and scriptures, such as the Puranas and the Vedas, which are considered some of the oldest religious texts in the world, dating back to around 1500 BCE.
One of the notable historical figures bearing the name Trishika was a renowned Sanskrit scholar and poet who lived in the 7th century CE. Her poetic works, particularly her contributions to the Kavya literature, have been widely acclaimed and studied by scholars over the centuries.
Another famous Trishika was a prominent figure in the Indian independence movement against British colonial rule. Born in 1896 in the state of Uttar Pradesh, she actively participated in various protests and civil disobedience campaigns, eventually becoming a respected leader within the movement.
In the realm of literature, Trishika Kumari (1905-1983) was a celebrated Hindi poetess and writer from Uttar Pradesh. Her works often explored themes of love, nature, and social issues, and she was honored with several prestigious literary awards during her lifetime.
Moving to the field of science, Trishika Srivastava (1927-2008) was an Indian physicist and academic who made significant contributions to the study of nuclear physics. She was the first woman to be appointed as the head of the physics department at the University of Delhi and was widely respected for her research and teaching.
Lastly, Trishika Nayyar (born 1962) is a contemporary Indian classical dancer and choreographer. She has performed extensively both nationally and internationally, showcasing her mastery of Indian classical dance forms such as Kathak and Bharatanatyam, and has been recognized with numerous awards for her artistic achievements.
People
Trishika + last name combinations
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FAQ
Trishika: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Trishika?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 162 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Trishika 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 2,115,768 US residents.
Is Trishika a common name?
We classify Trishika as "Very Rare". It ranks above 71.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 163 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Trishika most popular?
The single biggest year for Trishika was 2024, when 38 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Trishika is about 5 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 Trishika in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Trishika a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Trishika 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 Trishika still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Trishika 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 Trishika 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 share the name Trishika?
You can see how many people have the name Trishika on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.