Shikhara
Shikhara is a girl baby name. Ranked #41,379 in the US, popular nicknames include Shi, Shy, and Shiie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Shikhara first appeared in US Social Security records in 2017.
Over 5 babies have been named Shikhara in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Shikhara is a new entry on the US charts , currently ranked #41,379 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #41,379
- Total SSA Count
- 5
Nicknames
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About the Name Shikhara
Shikhara is a girl name .
Shikhara is currently ranked #41,379 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Shikhara include Shi, Shy, Shiie, and Shikie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis