Verse, stanza, or hymn of praise
Derived from the Sanskrit word for 'call' or 'sound', it refers to a specific poetic meter used in classical Sanskrit epics. It traditionally signifies a verse or hymn used in prayer and spiritual chanting.
Less common today
Sloka isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #5,482 in 2013.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
