A small lamp or light
Derived from the Sanskrit word 'Deepa', meaning lamp or light, with the suffix '-ika' indicating a smaller or more personal form. It symbolizes the light of knowledge and the dispelling of darkness in Hindu philosophy.
Less common today
Deepika isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #6,051 in 1997.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Award-winning Indian film actress and producer
World number one ranked professional archer
Popular Indian television actress
