The baby name Ridhika is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced rih-DEE-kah (approx.) — IPA: /rɪˈdiːkə/.
The baby name Ridhika is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced rih-DEE-kah (approx.) — IPA: /rɪˈdiːkə/.
Ridhika is Indian, Sanskrit in Origin.
Ridhika is a modern Indian feminine given name rooted in Sanskrit ṛddhi (ऋद्धि), meaning prosperity, growth, success, and auspicious fortune. The suffix -ika forms an attributive/diminutive sense, yielding “one endowed with prosperity” or “belonging to prosperity.” It shares origin with Riddhi, name of the goddess personifying prosperity and one of the consorts of Ganesha, lending the name a benevolent, success-invoking aura.
Usage is concentrated in Hindi- and Marathi-speaking communities but appears across contemporary India and the diaspora, especially from the late 20th century onward as Sanskrit-derived names resurged. Common spellings include Ridhika, Riddhika, and Hridhika; closely related forms are Riddhi/Hriddhi, with Ridhi as a familiar nickname. It is sometimes mistaken for Ritika/Rithika, which have different Sanskrit roots. The name’s auspicious associations make it popular around festive periods and among families seeking a blend of classical meaning and modern sound.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IN | 0 | #71 | 1 | 2,963 | |
| AE | 0 | #187 | 1 | 10,220 | |
| BD | Girls | 0 | #364 | 23 | 8,413 |
| BH | 0 | #587 | 1 | 17,937 | |
| BD | Boys | 0 | #605 | 1 | 10,045 |
| IN | Girls | 0 | #648 | 7 | 13,121 |
| QA | Boys | 0 | #743 | 1 | 18,093 |
| United States | Girls | 2024 | #910 | 7 | 8,487 |
| EG | Girls | 0 | #1,009 | 1 | 14,742 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,014 | 1 | 25,931 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,691 | 1 | 28,008 |
Ridhika is popular in 8 countries — most recent births per country:
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