StorkWorldstorkworld com
girl name · sanskrit origin

Vedika

/ VAY-dih-kuh /
Girl sanskrit 3 syllables
Meaning
Vedika means Altar, sacred platform (sanskrit).
Gender
Girl
Origin
sanskrit
Pronunciation
VAY-dih-kuh
Popularity
#4452 · U.S. girls (2025)
Popularity of Vedika in the US, 1880–2025
2020

Vedika first appears in US records in 0. It peaked in 2024, when 39 girls were given the name.

Source: US Social Security Administration.

Is Vedika popular?

Rising Vedika has climbed over the past decade, given to more girls now than ten years ago.

US babies given the name Vedika, by decade
2020s 157
2010s 189
2000s 161

Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.

What does Vedika mean?

From the Sanskrit वेदिका (vedikā), 'a sacrificial altar, raised platform', and in architecture the railing enclosing a sacred space. The popular 'knowledgeable woman' gloss (via veda, 'knowledge') is a folk etymology, not the dictionary sense.

Names like Vedika

sanskrit names with a similar feel and popularity.

See all names like Vedika →

Names that pair well with Vedika

Popular sanskrit names for a sibling or a middle name.

Compare Vedika

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Vedika mean?

Vedika means Altar, sacred platform. From the Sanskrit वेदिका (vedikā), 'a sacrificial altar, raised platform', and in architecture the railing enclosing a sacred space. The popular 'knowledgeable woman' gloss (via veda, 'knowledge') is a folk etymology, not the dictionary sense.

What is the origin of the name Vedika?

Vedika is of sanskrit origin.

How do you pronounce Vedika?

Vedika is pronounced “VAY-dih-kuh.”

Is Vedika a boy or a girl name?

Vedika is most commonly used as a girl name.

Is Vedika a popular name right now?

Vedika has climbed over the past decade, given to more girls now than ten years ago.

How popular is the name Vedika?

In 2025, Vedika ranked #4452 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.

When was the name Vedika most popular?

Vedika was most popular in 2024, when about 39 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.

What names are similar to Vedika?

Names similar to Vedika include Ishita, Gauri, Rani, Riddhi, Nishka.

What names go well with Vedika?

sanskrit names that pair well with Vedika include Tara, Trisha, Kali, Bodhi, Anaya.