Shikhar
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Shikhar first appeared in US Social Security records in 2000.
Over 20 babies have been named Shikhar in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Shikhar is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #25,489 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #25,489
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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"little sword, fire-brand"
#25,408 in US
Old English col + tun origin
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Irish Gaelic origin
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#25,584 in US
Georgian / Hebrew root origin
"lion"
#25,614 in US
Hmong origin
"bright"
#25,496 in US
Hebrew origin
"descent"
#25,636 in US
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About the Name Shikhar
Shikhar is a boy name .
Shikhar is currently ranked #25,489 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Shikhar include Shi, Shik, Shiky, Shikie, Har, Hary, Harie, Shy, Shie, and Shikins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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