The baby name Ambika is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced um-BEE-kah (IPA: /əmˈbiːkə/; IAST: Ambikā).
Ambika is Sanskrit in Origin.
The baby name Ambika is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced um-BEE-kah (IPA: /əmˈbiːkə/; IAST: Ambikā).
Ambika is Sanskrit in Origin.
Ambika is a feminine Sanskrit name (Ambikā), derived from ambā “mother” with the affectionate/diminutive suffix -ikā, yielding the sense “dear mother,” “little mother,” or “goddess.” In Hindu tradition it is a central epithet of Parvati/Durga, embodying protective, nurturing power as well as fierce, warrior aspects. The name appears across classical literature and liturgy, including the Devi Māhātmya, and titles of the goddess such as Ambikā Devi.
Beyond theology, Ambikā is also the name of a queen in the Mahābhārata, mother of Dhṛtarāṣṭra, which anchored the name in narrative history. It has enjoyed steady use across India and Nepal, with strong presence in Gujarati, Marathi, Bengali, Hindi, Kannada, and Tamil communities, and in the diaspora. Variants and spellings include Ambikā (scholarly), Ambica, Ambigai/Ambikai (Tamil), and Ambiga; related names are Amba and Ambālika. Common nicknames: Ambi, Amba.
| Ambika Ambika is an Indian actress who gained fame in the 1980s for her roles in Tamil, Malayalam, and Kannada films. She is best known for her performances in movies like 'Kaakki Sattai', 'Padikkadavan', and 'Vazhvey Maayam'. Her work in these films has left a lasting impact on the South Indian film industry. |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FJ | Girls | 0 | #9 | 1 | 583 |
| IN | 0 | #69 | 3 | 2,963 | |
| QA | 0 | #105 | 2 | 7,011 | |
| OM | 0 | #117 | 5 | 6,215 | |
| KW | 0 | #118 | 4 | 5,216 | |
| CY | Girls | 0 | #122 | 4 | 3,755 |
| AE | 0 | #185 | 3 | 10,220 | |
| HU | Girls | 0 | #225 | 1 | 3,308 |
| PS | 0 | #226 | 1 | 5,692 | |
| MO | Boys | 0 | #234 | 1 | 5,842 |
| JP | Girls | 0 | #244 | 8 | 6,592 |
| QA | Girls | 0 | #263 | 54 | 15,378 |
| IN | Girls | 0 | #269 | 467 | 13,121 |
| NG | 0 | #271 | 2 | 5,926 | |
| Canada | Girls | 2020 | #279 | 5 | 2,919 |
| IL | 0 | #282 | 1 | 6,291 | |
| SG | 0 | #282 | 1 | 11,010 | |
| JP | Boys | 0 | #303 | 1 | 7,909 |
| SA | 0 | #311 | 2 | 10,560 | |
| OM | Girls | 0 | #313 | 84 | 15,987 |
| DK | Girls | 0 | #327 | 3 | 7,429 |
| MU | Girls | 0 | #336 | 16 | 8,539 |
| MY | 0 | #354 | 1 | 12,352 | |
| HK | 0 | #357 | 1 | 8,483 | |
| CN | Girls | 0 | #358 | 2 | 8,829 |
| MU | Boys | 0 | #369 | 1 | 8,477 |
| YE | 0 | #397 | 2 | 8,639 | |
| BD | Girls | 0 | #402 | 5 | 8,413 |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #403 | 113 | 19,177 |
| PH | Girls | 0 | #429 | 1 | 13,098 |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #430 | 124 | 20,968 |
| SD | Boys | 0 | #466 | 1 | 10,523 |
| PT | Girls | 0 | #470 | 2 | 7,952 |
| PS | Girls | 0 | #507 | 17 | 10,981 |
| BH | 0 | #514 | 40 | 17,937 | |
| IQ | Girls | 0 | #517 | 9 | 11,303 |
| RU | Girls | 0 | #522 | 2 | 11,913 |
| RU | Boys | 0 | #526 | 1 | 12,621 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #551 | 36 | 18,916 |
| PS | Boys | 0 | #561 | 1 | 10,655 |
| CR | Girls | 0 | #573 | 1 | 11,342 |
| BD | Boys | 0 | #602 | 4 | 10,045 |
| IL | Girls | 0 | #603 | 15 | 11,648 |
| IL | Boys | 0 | #624 | 2 | 10,983 |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #645 | 6 | 16,104 |
| QA | Boys | 0 | #667 | 41 | 18,093 |
| LB | 0 | #685 | 6 | 13,263 | |
| IQ | Boys | 0 | #697 | 1 | 13,071 |
| Finland | Girls | 2026 | #733 | 6 | 3,895 |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #734 | 36 | 18,755 |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #737 | 3 | 17,960 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #803 | 133 | 25,931 |
| OM | Boys | 0 | #829 | 53 | 17,948 |
| IN | Boys | 0 | #877 | 125 | 16,750 |
| United States | Girls | 2024 | #910 | 7 | 8,487 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #911 | 84 | 24,821 |
| CL | Girls | 0 | #915 | 1 | 14,098 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,017 | 76 | 22,615 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,100 | 12 | 25,439 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,230 | 7 | 25,928 |
| TR | 0 | #1,253 | 2 | 19,440 | |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,468 | 147 | 28,008 |
Ambika is popular in 36 countries — most recent births per country:
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