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The baby name Radhika is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈrɑːdɪkə/ or /raːd̪ʱikaː/ — RAH-dhee-kah.

Radhika is Indian, Sanskrit in Origin.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 3.0
Origin: Indian, Sanskrit
Pronunciation: /ˈrɑːdɪkə/ or /raːd̪ʱikaː/ — RAH-dhee-kah

What is the meaning of the name Radhika ?

The baby name Radhika is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈrɑːdɪkə/ or /raːd̪ʱikaː/ — RAH-dhee-kah.

Radhika is Indian, Sanskrit in Origin.

Radhika is a feminine given name of Sanskrit origin, formed from Radha with the affectionate suffix -ika (transliterated Rādhikā). It stems from the verbal root rādh/ṛdh, “to succeed, to prosper, to please,” yielding meanings such as “one who brings success,” “prosperous,” and by devotional extension “the worshipful/adored.” In Hindu tradition it serves as an epithet of the goddess Radha, the beloved of Krishna and exemplar of bhakti, lending the name resonant associations of love, grace, and spiritual devotion.

Attested in classical Sanskrit poetry and flourishing in Vaishnava literature - most famously Jayadeva’s 12th‑century Gīta Govinda - the name has remained popular across India, especially in Braj, Bengal, Odisha, and Maharashtra, and among the global Indian diaspora. Variants and spellings include Rādhikā, Radhika, Radhikaa, and the simplified Radika; common diminutives are Radha, Radhi, and Rads.

Radhika has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Radhika

Radhika Madan Actor · Born 1995 · India Radhika Madan is an Indian actress best known for her work in Hindi films and television, especially for projects like Angrezi Medium, Pataakha, and the TV series Meri Aashiqui Tum Se Hi. Born on 1 May 1995, she has won a Screen Award and a Filmfare OTT Award, and was named to Forbes India’s 30 Under 30 list in 2024. Raadhika Sarathkumar Actor · Born 1962 · India Raadhika Sarathkumar is an Indian actress known for her work in Tamil cinema and television. She gained fame for her roles in films like 'Nallavanukku Nallavan' and 'Kizhakku Cheemayile'. She has also made a significant impact on television with her long-running series 'Chithi'. Radhika Pandit Actor · Born 1984 · India Radhika Pandit is best known as a leading actress in Kannada cinema. Born on 7 March 1984, she has starred in well-known films like Moggina Manasu, Krishnan Love Story, and Mr. and Mrs. Ramachari, and has won several major awards including three Filmfare Awards South.

Radhika – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
FJ 0 #6 1 374
FJ Girls 0 #7 3 583
IN 0 #58 13 2,963
IN Girls 0 #83 1,542 13,121
OM 0 #105 12 6,215
QA 0 #105 2 7,011
PH 0 #110 1 5,607
KW 0 #117 5 5,216
EC 0 #121 1 2,502
MU 0 #136 2 3,613
BW Girls 0 #150 2 4,216
AE 0 #165 13 10,220
CR 0 #165 1 5,526
LU Girls 0 #190 1 4,850
OM Girls 0 #210 191 15,987
QA Girls 0 #218 99 15,378
BD 0 #235 7 5,992
JP Girls 0 #243 9 6,592
SG 0 #257 13 11,010
Canada Girls 2024 #268 18 2,795
JM Girls 0 #278 1 7,507
SA 0 #312 1 10,560
MU Girls 0 #314 38 8,539
DK Girls 0 #323 7 7,429
AE Girls 0 #329 228 20,968
JO Girls 0 #339 1 7,570
BD Girls 0 #345 42 8,413
CZ Girls 0 #349 3 5,378
MY 0 #354 1 12,352
HK 0 #356 2 8,483
SD Girls 0 #357 2 7,678
CN Girls 0 #358 2 8,829
KW Girls 0 #370 146 19,177
YE 0 #395 4 8,639
France Girls 2011 #416 3 3,153
PH Girls 0 #428 2 13,098
CL 0 #434 1 6,867
ZA 0 #468 7 14,421
PT Girls 0 #470 2 7,952
SG Girls 0 #491 96 18,916
BH 0 #499 55 17,937
PS Girls 0 #509 15 10,981
IQ Girls 0 #520 6 11,303
RU Girls 0 #522 2 11,913
CR Girls 0 #523 10 11,342
IR Girls 0 #544 2 8,334
PS Boys 0 #561 1 10,655
HK Girls 0 #596 20 16,104
BD Boys 0 #603 3 10,045
IL Girls 0 #607 11 11,648
IL Boys 0 #625 1 10,983
SA Girls 0 #685 251 25,931
QA Boys 0 #689 19 18,093
IQ Boys 0 #697 1 13,071
Finland Girls 2026 #733 6 3,895
SG Boys 0 #738 2 17,960
KW Boys 0 #750 20 18,755
NG Girls 0 #822 5 15,093
OM Boys 0 #866 16 17,948
United States Girls 2024 #890 27 8,487
IN Boys 0 #913 89 16,750
CL Girls 0 #915 1 14,098
MY Girls 0 #917 78 24,821
NL Girls 0 #938 18 5,933
EG Girls 0 #1,004 6 14,742
ZA Girls 0 #1,067 75 25,928
AE Boys 0 #1,078 15 22,615
MY Boys 0 #1,100 12 25,439
MA 0 #1,199 1 20,986
TR 0 #1,253 2 19,440
IT Girls 0 #1,408 39 9,415
SA Boys 0 #1,556 59 28,008

Radhika is popular in 44 countries — most recent births per country:

United States
Canada
AE
BD
BH

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People also ask about Radhika

Radhika is predominantly a girl's name.
Radhika is a 3 syllable name, pronounced /ˈrɑːdɪkə/ or /raːd̪ʱikaː/ — RAH-dhee-kah.
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Radika, Radhikaa, Rādhikā and Radhica.
Yes — Radhika ranked #268 in Canada in 2024, and appears in official birth registries across 4 countries.
Radhika ranks highest in Canada (#268 in 2024).
Radhika's popularity is rising significantly. It moved from #921 in 2014 to #890 in 2024 in United States.
Yes — 3 notable people named Radhika are in our database, including Radhika Madan (Actor), Raadhika Sarathkumar (Actor), Radhika Pandit (Actor).