Small leaf; Goddess Parvati
In Sanskrit, the name is derived from 'parna' meaning leaf, specifically a small or auspicious leaf. It is also an epithet for the Hindu goddess Parvati, representing her connection to nature and her asceticism.
Less common today
Parnika isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,648 in 2018.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
