The baby name Shikher is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced SHIK-her (approx. /ˈʃɪkʰer/).
The baby name Shikher is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced SHIK-her (approx. /ˈʃɪkʰer/).
Shikher is Bengali, Hindi, Sanskrit in Origin.
Shikher derives from Sanskrit śikhara, meaning “peak, summit, or temple spire,” evoking images of reaching the pinnacle and spiritual elevation. In classical usage, śikhara described both mountain tops and the soaring tower above a Hindu temple’s sanctum, a symbol of aspiration and sacred focus. As a given name, it is predominantly used in India and the South Asian diaspora, gaining broader popularity in the late 20th century for its modern, success-oriented connotations.
Variant spellings include Shikhar (the most common Hindi form, शिखर), Sikhar, and Shikher; related but etymologically distinct are Shekhar/Sekhar (from śekhara, “crest” or “diadem”), which share a similar “at the top” sense. The name’s positive imagery - excellence, elevation, and the highest point - makes it appealing across linguistic communities such as Hindi, Nepali, and Marathi. Not to be confused with Shikar (Urdu/Hindi for “hunt”), which has a different origin and meaning.
Shikher is rarely chosen. In all, it turns up just 11 times, across 6 countries.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MV | Boys | 0 | #79 | 1 | 3,375 |
| LT | Boys | 0 | #151 | 1 | 2,166 |
| CR | Boys | 0 | #510 | 1 | 10,188 |
| IN | Boys | 0 | #1,034 | 6 | 16,750 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,143 | 1 | 22,615 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,691 | 1 | 28,008 |
Shikher is popular in 6 countries — most recent births per country:
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