Ambika

Ambika is a girl's name of Indian origin meaning “mother.” In 2024 it was given to 7 girls in the United States.

Ambika at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Hindu & Indian
Meaning
“mother”

About the name Ambika

Ambika belongs to the Hindu & Indian tradition. Its meaning — “mother” — is the sense carried by its Indian roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Ambika first appears in Social Security records in 1977. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #5504 in 2000, and in 2024 7 babies received the name — 382 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Ambika in US records

First recorded (US)
1977
Best US rank
#5504 in 2000
Peak year
2000
Babies named Ambika in 2024
7
Total since 1880
382

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Ambika mean?

Ambika means “mother” in its Indian roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Ambika a boy or girl name?

Ambika is a girl name. In 2024, 7 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Ambika?

Ambika comes from the Hindu & Indian tradition.

How popular is the name Ambika?

Ambika first appears in US records in 1977. Its best-ever ranking was #5504 in 2000, and 7 babies were given the name in 2024.

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