b babynamesuggestion
Menu

Your Shortlist

0 names saved

Sulekha

Quick answerThe name 'Sulekha' means "good writing" or "beautiful script" in Sanskrit, derived from the roots *su-* (good) and *lekha* (writing, drawing).

India · Girl · 3 syllables

S
Rare

Popularity & facts

Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#15,347
TrendFalling ↓
Peak year2019
Syllables3
OriginIndia
LanguageSanskrit
CultureHindu
ReligionHinduism
Letters7
Numerology5 Chaldean 7
Global rank#607

Popularity over time

Popularity index
Hover the line to see any year. 100 = most popular.

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

About the name Sulekha

The name 'Sulekha' means "good writing" or "beautiful script" in Sanskrit, derived from the roots *su-* (good) and *lekha* (writing, drawing).

Cross-referenced with Behind the Name. AI-assisted, community-reviewable. Suggest an improvement.

Etymology

The name 'Sulekha' means "good writing" or "beautiful script" in Sanskrit, derived from the roots *su-* (good) and *lekha* (writing, drawing). It is primarily used in Hindu and Indian cultures, with no notable historical figure widely associated with the name, though it appears in modern Indian contexts.

Sulekha currently ranks #15,347 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2019.

Contribute to this name

Help improve this page with a meaning, origin, or correction—and get credited as a contributor.

Login to contribute

We use Google & Facebook login — no password needed.

AdvertisementAd — responsive (after data block)

Sibling name ideas

Hindu names that sit beautifully beside Sulekha

Similar names you might like

Names starting with S

Names that sound like Sulekha

Phonetic match, not just spelling
Silke
Girl German

"Silke is a German and Dutch diminutive form of Cecilia, derived from the Latin name Caecilia, which comes from the…"

Global rank #44 View name
Silje
Girl Norwegian

"Silje is a Scandinavian name derived from the Old Norse name Sigrún or related to elements meaning "victory" (sigr) and…"

Global rank #48 View name
Silas
Unisex English

"Silas means "forest" or "woodland" and derives from the Latin word "silva," which itself may have roots in Proto-Indo-European language."

Global rank #49 View name
Silja
Girl Finnish

"Silja is a Scandinavian feminine name derived from the Latin name Cecilia, which comes from the Roman family name Caecilius,…"

Global rank #136 View name
Shailesh
Boy Sanskrit

"Shailesh is a Sanskrit name combining "Shail" (mountain) and "Esh" (lord/master), meaning "Lord of the Mountains," often used as an…"

Global rank #183 View name
Shlok
Boy Sanskrit

"The name 'Shlok' means "a verse, hymn, or sacred couplet" in Sanskrit, derived from the root *ślok* referring to a…"

Global rank #305 View name
Shelagh
Girl English (Rare)

"Shelagh is an Irish anglicized spelling of Síle or Síleadh, derived from the Old Irish name Síle, which may relate…"

Global rank #393 View name
Sylas
Unisex English (Modern)

"Sylas is a variant spelling of Silas, derived from the Latin name Silvanus, meaning "of the forest" or "woodland dweller,"…"

Global rank #440 View name
Sheelagh
Girl English (Rare)

"Sheelagh is an Irish form of Síle, derived from the Old Norse name Silgia, meaning "fairy woman" or "female warrior."…"

Global rank #446 View name
Selja
Girl Sanskrit

"Selja derives from Sanskrit roots meaning "rock" or "stone," related to the word "śilā" (शिला), reflecting qualities of strength and…"

Global rank #490 View name
Skjalg
Boy Old Norse

"Skjalg derives from Old Norse elements "skjöl" (shield) and "leggr" (leg), literally meaning "shield-leg" or possibly referring to one who…"

Global rank #524 View name
Saulius
Boy Latin

"The given name 'Saulius' is derived from the Latin name 'Saulus', meaning 'from Saul' or 'long-lived', and is of Latin…"

Global rank #592 View name
AdvertisementAd — between sections

Names trending right now

Rising names for Girls

Help us make this better for every parent

Found a mistake · Know a name we’re missing · Have a different or better meaning for a name · Any question or recommendation — your insight helps families worldwide choose with confidence.

Share your feedback →
Scroll to Top
Follow & Connect