Shloka
Every Shloka since 2001 — 458 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Shloka
Shloka is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #4,156 in 2025 with 35 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 2001, 458 American babies have been named Shloka. Its peak came in 2019, when 42 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Shloka stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Shloka year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 35 | #4,156 |
| 2024 | 39 | #3,882 |
| 2023 | 27 | #4,984 |
| 2022 | 27 | #5,008 |
| 2021 | 35 | #4,160 |
| 2020 | 29 | #4,633 |
| 2019 | 42 | #3,660 |
| 2018 | 33 | #4,339 |
| 2017 | 18 | #6,771 |
| 2016 | 21 | #6,162 |
| 2015 | 19 | #6,693 |
| 2014 | 18 | #6,947 |
| 2013 | 21 | #6,222 |
| 2012 | 17 | #7,417 |
| 2011 | 19 | #6,812 |
| 2010 | 15 | #8,232 |
| 2009 | 12 | #9,897 |
| 2008 | 9 | #12,451 |
| 2007 | 6 | #17,311 |
| 2006 | 11 | #10,511 |
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| 2001 | 5 | #17,563 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Shloka in 2025?
Shloka ranked #4,156 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 35 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Shloka?
458 babies have been named Shloka in the United States since 2001, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Shloka most popular?
Shloka peaked in 2019, when 42 newborns received the name.
Is Shloka a boy or girl name?
Shloka is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Shloka rising or falling?
Shloka is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.