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Vaishnavi vs Nishka

Which is more popular?
Vaishnavi and Nishka are given to a similar number of US babies today.
VaishnaviNishka
Meaning Devotee of Vishnu Gold coin, gold ornament
Origin sanskrit sanskrit
Gender Girl Girl
Pronunciation vysh-NUH-vee NISH-kuh
Syllables 3 2
First appeared00
Peak year2008 (59)2010 (46)
In 202500
TrendDecliningDeclining
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Vaishnavi Nishka
20002020

Source: US Social Security Administration.

Births by decade

DecadeVaishnaviNishka
2020s 143 81
2010s 408 311
2000s 369 147
1990s 36 0

What does Vaishnavi mean?

From the Sanskrit वैष्णवी (vaiṣṇavī), feminine of Vaishnava, 'relating to Vishnu'. It denotes a female devotee of Vishnu and is also the name of the Shakti (divine energy) of Vishnu, one of the Sapta Matrikas.

What does Nishka mean?

From the Sanskrit निष्क (niṣka), an ancient gold coin, and by extension a golden necklace or ornament — attested in the Manusmriti and other classical texts. Popular 'pure/honest' glosses on name sites are not supported by the classical sources.

Frequently asked questions

Is Vaishnavi or Nishka more popular?

Vaishnavi and Nishka are given to a similar number of US babies today.

What is the difference between Vaishnavi and Nishka?

Vaishnavi means Devotee of Vishnu (sanskrit origin), while Nishka means Gold coin, gold ornament (sanskrit origin).

Which name is older, Vaishnavi or Nishka?

In US records, Vaishnavi first appears in 0 and Nishka in 0, so Vaishnavi has the longer recorded history.