Flute or a small reed
Derived from Sanskrit, the name most commonly refers to a flute or a small reed used to make music. It is also associated with a peaceful or radiant quality in various Indian dialects. In some contexts, it is considered a diminutive or variant related to the goddess Lakshmi.
Less common today
Sanika isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,856 in 2011.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Indian playback singer and performer
