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Raika

Quick answerRaika is a Sanskrit name derived from the root "rai" meaning "king" or "ruler," with the suffix "-ka" used as a diminutive or endearment in Hindi and related languages.

Sanskrit · Girl · 2 syllables

R
Rare

Popularity & facts

Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#18,604
TrendVintage
Peak year2014
Syllables2
OriginSanskrit
LanguageSanskrit/Hindi
CultureIndian
ReligionHinduism
Letters5
Numerology22 Chaldean 7
Global rank#3,201

Popularity over time

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Raika

Raika is a Sanskrit name derived from the root "rai" meaning "king" or "ruler," with the suffix "-ka" used as a diminutive or endearment in Hindi and related languages.

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Etymology

Raika is a Sanskrit name derived from the root "rai" meaning "king" or "ruler," with the suffix "-ka" used as a diminutive or endearment in Hindi and related languages. The name is primarily used in Hindu and Indian cultures, with historical significance among pastoral and trading communities in India, particularly associated with the Raika caste of Rajasthan and Gujarat.

Raika currently ranks #18,604 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2014.

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