Total births
1,128
Girls' name · since 1966
Radhika
1,128 babies named Radhika in U.S. Social Security records since 1966, with the highest year being 2000. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- #4923
- among girls today
- 1,128
- born since 1966
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 72%
- more common than other girls
Radhika currently ranks #4923 among girls' names in America, with 1,128 babies recorded since 1966.
Social Security Administration records show Radhika recorded 1,128 times among girls since 1966, holding rank #4923 nationally today, ahead of 72% of girls, peaking in the 1990s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1966 to 2025.
- #4923 among girls today
- 1,128 born since 1966
- 1990s peak decade
- 72% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Radhika is currently the #4923 girls' name in America, more common than 72% of girls - 1,128 born since 1966, peaking in the 1990s.
- #4923
- among girls today
- 1,128
- born since 1966
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 72%
- more common than other girls
Radhika vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#4923
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 72% of names given to girls today.
1990s
Peak decade
27% of everyone ever named Radhika was born in this single decade.
2000
Single peak year
43 babies were named Radhika in 2000 - its busiest year on record.
How Radhika compares
1,128 Top 30% higher than 70% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Radhika's all-time total is 195% above the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Radhika | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,128 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 43 | 48 | 19,840 |
Radhika's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Radhika splits its recorded history at 1998: 59% of all births land in the more recent half, 41% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1966 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2000 peak of 43 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Radhika at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2000
Current rank
#4,923
Active since
1966
Radhika popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1966–2025
- Peak year (2000)
- 43
- Annual births at peak, across 60 years of records
Radhika by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Radhika's strongest decade.
308 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 27% of all-time use.
Radhika births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 5
1960s
5 births
- 1970s 83
1970s
83 births
- 1980s
1980s
148 births
- 1990s
1990s
308 births
- 2000s
2000s
293 births
- 2010s
2010s
175 births
- 2020s 116
2020s
116 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 308 births (27% of all-time use).
How Radhika compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Radhika's total volume
Radhika vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Radhika by state
Where Radhika concentrates geographically, total births since 1966
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 142 | 12.6% |
| #2 | New Jersey | | 78 | 6.9% |
| #3 | Texas | | 30 | 2.7% |
| #4 | New York | | 23 | 2.0% |
| #5 | Maryland | | 6 | 0.5% |
California share of Radhika's total US births 12.6%
Even split
142 of 1,128 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 5 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Radhika? ▼
1,128 babies have been named Radhika since 1966. It currently ranks #4923 among girls. The peak year was 2000 with 43 births.
When was Radhika most popular? ▼
Radhika was most popular in the 1990s decade with 308 total births. The single peak year was 2000.
Where is Radhika most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Radhika are California (142 births), New Jersey (78 births), Texas (30 births).
How long has the name Radhika been used? ▼
Records for Radhika go back to 1966, giving 60 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Radhika? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Radha, Rada, Radonna, Radiance, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Radhika's data
- Radhika's usage has stayed within range of its 1990s decade-level peak (308 total births) through the 2020s (116) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Radhikas (142 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Radhika
Nearby Names Like Radhika
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Radhika
Radha Girl
#3660 984 births
Rada Girl
#13524 464 births
Radonna Girl
335 births
Radiance Girl
#11394 306 births
Radie Girl
161 births
Compare Radhika side by side: Radhika vs Radha Radhika vs Rada Radhika vs Radonna
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Radhika
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2,107 births · Peak 2007
Joely #4924
1,820 births · Peak 1969
Abigale #4921
5,892 births · Peak 2003
Alexandrea #4925
8,656 births · Peak 1995
Vail #4920
434 births · Peak 2018
Klarissa #4926
2,877 births · Peak 1998
Calli #4919
4,517 births · Peak 1999
Shilo #4927
1,853 births · Peak 1978
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1966–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Radhika: #4923 Girls' Name - 1,128 Births, Peak 2000." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/radhika. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Radhika draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.