The baby name Rithika is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced RITH-ee-kah.
The baby name Rithika is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced RITH-ee-kah.
Rithika is Indian, Sanskrit in Origin.
Rithika is a feminine name of Sanskrit origin. It is often derived from ṛta (cosmic order, truth) and rīti (custom, manner), giving meanings like “one aligned with truth” or “well‑conducted.” Some sources connect it to ṛti/rita (course, movement) and ṛtu (season, right time), leading to interpretations such as “flow/stream” or “timely, seasonal.”
Use of Rithika expanded in India in the late 20th century and it now appears across Hindi, Marathi, Bengali, Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam communities, as well as the diaspora. Spellings and variants include Ritika (most common), Rithika, and the aspirated Hrithika; related short forms are Riti and Ritu. The name’s blend of classical meaning and fluid sound underpins its contemporary appeal; notables include actor‑athlete Ritika Singh. It is predominantly feminine but occasionally unisex in modern usage.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | Girls | 2021 | #1 | — | 897 |
| IN | 0 | #70 | 2 | 2,963 | |
| BD | 0 | #241 | 1 | 5,992 | |
| QA | Girls | 0 | #337 | 7 | 15,378 |
| MU | Girls | 0 | #361 | 2 | 8,539 |
| BD | Girls | 0 | #398 | 9 | 8,413 |
| OM | Girls | 0 | #421 | 4 | 15,987 |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #541 | 13 | 20,968 |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #553 | 9 | 19,177 |
| IN | Girls | 0 | #569 | 63 | 13,121 |
| BD | Boys | 0 | #605 | 1 | 10,045 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #627 | 6 | 18,916 |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #737 | 3 | 17,960 |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #805 | 2 | 18,755 |
| United States | Girls | 2024 | #909 | 8 | 8,487 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,010 | 5 | 25,931 |
| IN | Boys | 0 | #1,036 | 4 | 16,750 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,066 | 7 | 24,821 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,143 | 1 | 22,615 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,182 | 1 | 25,439 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,236 | 1 | 25,928 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,686 | 6 | 28,008 |
Rithika is popular in 12 countries — most recent births per country:
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