The baby name Sarika is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced suh-REE-kah (IPA: /səˈriːkə/).
Sarika is Sanskrit in Origin.
The baby name Sarika is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced suh-REE-kah (IPA: /səˈriːkə/).
Sarika is Sanskrit in Origin.
Sarika is a chiefly feminine name with two well-established etymologies. In South Asia it derives from Sanskrit śārikā, the myna or hill starling, a bird famed for its melodious, mimicking voice; the name thus evokes eloquence, music, and lively charm. It appears in classical Sanskrit and Prakrit poetry and remains common across Hindi, Marathi, Bengali, and other Indian languages, with modern visibility through film and literature. The Kashmiri cult of the goddess Sharika (a form of Durga) also sustains the variant Sharika.
Independently, Sárika in Hungarian functions as a traditional diminutive of Sára (Sarah), carrying the Hebrew meaning “princess.” Variants and spellings include Sharika, Sárika, and Sareeka; short forms Sari and Rika are used in various communities. Because of its parallel roots, Sarika can signify either “myna/songbird” or “princess,” depending on cultural context, making it a versatile, graceful choice across languages.
| Sarika Sarika is an Indian actress and costume designer, best known for her film work. She won the National Film Award for Best Actress for Parzania, and she is also known for movies like Raaj Tilak and Tahaan. |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MV | Girls | 0 | #35 | 1 | 2,021 |
| IN | 0 | #64 | 8 | 2,963 | |
| JP | 0 | #77 | 1 | 4,057 | |
| AF | Girls | 0 | #94 | 1 | 2,402 |
| ID | Girls | 0 | #102 | 1 | 3,319 |
| QA | 0 | #103 | 4 | 7,011 | |
| IN | Girls | 0 | #112 | 1,169 | 13,121 |
| OM | 0 | #118 | 4 | 6,215 | |
| CY | Girls | 0 | #124 | 2 | 3,755 |
| MU | 0 | #135 | 3 | 3,613 | |
| BW | Girls | 0 | #151 | 1 | 4,216 |
| AE | 0 | #184 | 4 | 10,220 | |
| LT | Girls | 0 | #200 | 1 | 1,904 |
| BD | 0 | #203 | 25 | 5,992 | |
| JP | Girls | 0 | #248 | 4 | 6,592 |
| PT | 0 | #250 | 1 | 4,161 | |
| MO | Girls | 0 | #261 | 3 | 7,056 |
| Canada | Girls | 2022 | #276 | 5 | 2,867 |
| SG | 0 | #281 | 2 | 11,010 | |
| BD | Girls | 0 | #291 | 96 | 8,413 |
| MU | Girls | 0 | #291 | 61 | 8,539 |
| QA | Girls | 0 | #296 | 21 | 15,378 |
| SA | 0 | #312 | 1 | 10,560 | |
| OM | Girls | 0 | #322 | 75 | 15,987 |
| GH | Girls | 0 | #337 | 1 | 6,973 |
| MY | 0 | #354 | 1 | 12,352 | |
| HK | 0 | #356 | 2 | 8,483 | |
| CN | Girls | 0 | #359 | 1 | 8,829 |
| France | Girls | 1996 | #370 | 3 | 2,228 |
| Finland | Girls | 0 | #381 | 11 | 1,368 |
| ZA | 0 | #421 | 27 | 14,421 | |
| PH | Girls | 0 | #426 | 4 | 13,098 |
| PT | Girls | 0 | #469 | 3 | 7,952 |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #473 | 81 | 20,968 |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #491 | 25 | 19,177 |
| RU | Girls | 0 | #520 | 4 | 11,913 |
| IQ | Girls | 0 | #524 | 2 | 11,303 |
| BH | 0 | #532 | 22 | 17,937 | |
| IR | Girls | 0 | #545 | 1 | 8,334 |
| PS | Girls | 0 | #545 | 3 | 10,981 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #555 | 32 | 18,916 |
| CR | Girls | 0 | #571 | 3 | 11,342 |
| BD | Boys | 0 | #598 | 8 | 10,045 |
| IL | Boys | 0 | #625 | 1 | 10,983 |
| IL | Girls | 0 | #642 | 4 | 11,648 |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #645 | 6 | 16,104 |
| Finland | Girls | 2026 | #696 | 43 | 3,895 |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #738 | 2 | 17,960 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #857 | 79 | 25,931 |
| United States | Girls | 2023 | #905 | 10 | 8,600 |
| OM | Boys | 0 | #912 | 7 | 17,948 |
| CL | Girls | 0 | #914 | 2 | 14,098 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #944 | 198 | 25,928 |
| Spain | Girls | 0 | #968 | 16 | 5,561 |
| IN | Boys | 0 | #972 | 30 | 16,750 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #979 | 16 | 24,821 |
| EG | Girls | 0 | #1,008 | 2 | 14,742 |
| PE | Girls | 0 | #1,010 | 1 | 14,861 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,138 | 6 | 22,615 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,180 | 3 | 25,439 |
| MA | 0 | #1,197 | 3 | 20,986 | |
| DZ | 0 | #1,233 | 2 | 20,130 | |
| TR | 0 | #1,250 | 5 | 19,440 | |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,272 | 1 | 25,619 |
| IT | Girls | 0 | #1,422 | 25 | 9,415 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,601 | 14 | 28,008 |
Sarika is popular in 43 countries — most recent births per country:
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