Gopika

A girl's name of Sanskrit origin with 5 recorded U.S. births.

Girl's nameRare nameNot ranked recently

Meaning & Origin

Among U.S. girl's names, Gopika is not in the current national top 1,000. In fact, it is among the rarest names in the SSA dataset — a choice that signals bold individuality.

With records spanning 2003 to 2003, Gopika has a focused history that reflects a particular moment in naming culture rather than a centuries-old tradition.

Gopika is not in the current top 1,000 girl names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.

Gopika is a girl's baby name of Sanskrit origin, meaning 'cowherd girl' or 'one who tends cows,' from the Sanskrit gopa (cow protector) — referring to the devoted female companions of Krishna, making this a name of deep devotional beauty in Hinduism.

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Names travel. They cross oceans, change spelling, shift pronunciation, and accumulate new associations with each culture that adopts them. Gopika is rooted in the Sanskrit tradition, but its presence in American naming since 2003 means it has been shaped by English phonetics, local customs, and the cultural context of the families who chose it.

Gopika’s rarity (5 recorded births) may indicate it is strongly tied to a specific cultural community or family tradition, rather than part of the broader American naming mainstream.

At a Glance

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Current Rank

Total births

Since 2003

2003

Peak year

5 births

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Popularity Over Time

Gopika has 1+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2003.

First appeared: 2003Peak: 2003 (5 births)

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Gopika
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2000s	5	#16633	—

The Story of Gopika

A Gen Z name

Peaking in 2003, Gopika is a name that defines a generation. Girls named Gopika are most likely born between 2003 and 2003.

How rare is Gopika?

With fewer than 500 recorded births, Gopika is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.

The journey through the decades

First appeared in the records in 2003, peaked in the 2000s with 5 births that decade.

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(1 years, 2003–2003)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Gopika
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2003	5	#16633	—

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gopika a boy's or girl's name?

Gopika is primarily a girl's name.

When was Gopika most popular?

Gopika reached its peak popularity in 2003 with 5 births that year. It is not currently in the top rankings.

How popular is the name Gopika?

Gopika is not currently in the top rankings but has been given to 5 babies in the U.S. since 2003. Its peak was in 2003.

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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2003–2003