Ambika, of Sanskrit origin, translates to 'mother's sister.' It is a traditional Indian name that signifies reverence and respect for women in the family hierarchy.
The name Ambika has seen a fluctuating popularity over the years, with some periods of significant increase in usage. The highest number of births recorded in any single year was 20 births in 2000, followed by 17 births in 1998 and 13 births in both 2005 and 2023. However, there are also several years with only a handful of births or even just one or two instances of the name being given. Overall, from 1977 to 2023, the name Ambika has been given to a total of 375 babies.