Vedika
A feminine Sanskrit name meaning "altar" or "platform for sacred rituals".
Name Census estimates that about 471 living Americans carry the first name Vedika. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Vedika today is around 12 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Vedika births was 2024 (39 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Vedika. 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
471
~ 1 in 727,716 Americans
Peak year
2024
39 babies that year
Average age
12
years old
2024 SSA rank
#3,871
Tracked since 2001
Popularity
Vedika: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Vedika from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 189 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Vedika remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Vedika 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 Vedika during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Vedikas live
The SSA's state-level files cover 4 states and territories. California, Texas, New Jersey recorded the most babies named Vedika, while Illinois, New Jersey, Texas recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 18 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Vedika
The name Vedika has its origins in Sanskrit, an ancient Indo-Aryan language that dates back to the 2nd millennium BCE. It is derived from the word "veda," which refers to the sacred Hindu scriptures known as the Vedas. These texts are considered the oldest scriptures of Hinduism and are regarded as the foundational texts of Indian culture and philosophy.
The name Vedika can be traced back to ancient India, where it was used to refer to individuals who were scholars or students of the Vedas. It is believed that the name was initially given to those who had dedicated their lives to the study and preservation of these sacred texts.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Vedika can be found in the Mahabharata, an ancient Indian epic that is considered one of the longest poems ever written. In the Mahabharata, there is a character named Vedika who is described as a learned scholar and teacher.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Vedika. One such person was Vedika Anand (1905-1992), an Indian historian and scholar who made significant contributions to the study of ancient Indian history and culture. Another prominent figure was Vedika Chandra (1920-2001), a renowned Indian classical dancer and choreographer who played a pivotal role in the revival and promotion of Indian dance forms.
In the realm of spirituality, Vedika Stuti (1952-2018) was a revered spiritual leader and teacher who founded the Vedika Global organization, dedicated to promoting self-awareness and personal growth through ancient Indian wisdom.
Another noteworthy individual was Vedika Bhandari (1924-2010), an Indian politician and social activist who fought for women's rights and played a crucial role in the Indian independence movement.
Lastly, Vedika Sharma (1943-2021) was a renowned Indian classical vocalist and Padma Bhushan recipient, recognized for her immense contribution to the preservation and promotion of Hindustani classical music.
While the name Vedika has its roots in ancient India, it has transcended geographical boundaries and cultural barriers, inspiring individuals across the globe with its timeless connection to the rich heritage of the Vedas and the pursuit of knowledge and wisdom.
People
Vedika + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Vedika as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with V
Other first names starting with V with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Vedika: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Vedika?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 471 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Vedika 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 727,716 US residents.
Is Vedika a common name?
We classify Vedika as "Very Rare". It ranks above 84% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 475 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Vedika most popular?
The single biggest year for Vedika was 2024, when 39 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Vedika is about 12 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Vedika a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Vedika 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.