Parnika
From a Sanskrit word which means "with leaves".
Every Parnika since 2003 — 348 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Parnika
Parnika is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #6,058 in 2025 with 20 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 2003, 348 American babies have been named Parnika. Its peak came in 2016, when 30 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Parnika stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Parnika year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 20 | #6,058 |
| 2024 | 26 | #5,113 |
| 2023 | 20 | #6,110 |
| 2022 | 11 | #9,523 |
| 2021 | 17 | #6,907 |
| 2020 | 23 | #5,451 |
| 2019 | 13 | #8,494 |
| 2018 | 30 | #4,643 |
| 2017 | 23 | #5,629 |
| 2016 | 30 | #4,709 |
| 2015 | 22 | #5,984 |
| 2014 | 24 | #5,591 |
| 2013 | 8 | #12,878 |
| 2012 | 19 | #6,812 |
| 2011 | 9 | #11,931 |
| 2010 | 6 | #16,458 |
| 2009 | 8 | #13,387 |
| 2008 | 10 | #11,398 |
| 2007 | 10 | #11,430 |
| 2006 | 6 | #16,621 |
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| 2004 | 7 | #13,831 |
| 2003 | 6 | #15,283 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Parnika mean?
From a Sanskrit word which means "with leaves".
How popular is the name Parnika in 2025?
Parnika ranked #6,058 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 20 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Parnika?
348 babies have been named Parnika in the United States since 2003, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Parnika most popular?
Parnika peaked in 2016, when 30 newborns received the name.
Is Parnika a boy or girl name?
Parnika is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Parnika rising or falling?
Parnika is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.