Chandrika

Chandrika is a girl's name of Indian origin meaning “moonlight, moonshine.” It is a rare choice in US records.

Chandrika at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Hindu & Indian
Meaning
“moonlight, moonshine”

About the name Chandrika

Chandrika belongs to the Hindu & Indian tradition. Its meaning — “moonlight, moonshine” — 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, Chandrika first appears in Social Security records in 1968. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #2608 in 1972, and in 2024 0 babies received the name — 161 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Chandrika in US records

First recorded (US)
1968
Best US rank
#2608 in 1972
Peak year
1972
Total since 1880
161

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Chandrika mean?

Chandrika means “moonlight, moonshine” in its Indian roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Chandrika a boy or girl name?

Chandrika is a girl name.

What origin is the name Chandrika?

Chandrika comes from the Hindu & Indian tradition.

How popular is the name Chandrika?

Chandrika first appears in US records in 1968. Its best-ever ranking was #2608 in 1972, and 0 babies were given the name in 2024.

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