Girl · #15,678 in 2026

Diksha

Name: Popularity of the name Diksha in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Diksha, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Diksha also spelled diksa, deeksha or deeksa in common usage, translated as "preparation or consecration for a religious ceremony", is giving of a mantra or an initiation by the guru of Indian religions such as Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism. Diksha is given in a one-to-one ceremony, and typically includes undertaking a serious spiritual discipline.

Current Rank

#15,678

Peak Rank

#9,939 (2017)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

2000

First Year

2018

Last Year

2017

Peak Year

#9939

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Diksha

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

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Etymology

The word is derived from the Sanskrit root dā ("to give") plus kṣi ("to destroy") or alternately from the verb root dīkṣ ("to consecrate").

The Story of Diksha

Diksha first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 2000, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2017, when 10 Dikshas were born — ranking #9,939 that year. As of 2026, Diksha ranks #15,678 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 65 Dikshas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Diksha

Phonetically similar names — useful when Diksha is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Diction
Dicta
Disha
Deca
Duction
Decca
Desha
Deka
Decorah
Decora
Dexa
Dukka

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Diksha

What does the name Diksha mean?

How popular is Diksha in 2026?

In 2026, Diksha ranks #15,678 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Diksha most popular?

Diksha reached its peak popularity in 2017, ranking #9,939 that year with 10 babies given the name.

Is Diksha a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Diksha is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Diksha?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Diksha include Brindle, Farha, Assia. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Diksha

Diksha is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2000 and has accumulated 65 births in the dataset. Diksha's peak popularity came in 2017 when it ranked #9,939. Use the chart and map above to compare Diksha's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.