sanskrit baby names
Explore 31 baby names of Sanskrit origin. Each includes meaning, pronunciation, popularity ranking, and cultural context.
Sanskrit baby names at a glance
- Names
- 31
- Girls · Boys · Unisex
- 12 · 10 · 9
- Average length
- 5.7 letters
- Most popular (2025)
- Maya #62
Our directory has 31 Sanskrit baby names: 12 girls' names, 10 boys' names and 9 unisex names.
In the 2025 Social Security rankings, the most popular is Maya (#62 for girls), followed by Arya (#158), Bodhi (#265) and Opal (#423 for girls). 4 of them ranked in the US top 1,000 that year.
Opal has climbed fastest, from #649 in 2020 to #423 in 2025; Bodhi rose from #295 to #265 over 5 years.
For something less common, Abhay, Bhanu and Dharma were not in the US top 1,000 in any year from 2020 to 2025.
They average 5.7 letters, from Arya to Saraswati, and 77% have two syllables.
Most popular in 2025
- Abhayfearless, undauntedSanskrit · boy
- Advaitanon-duality, oneness, without a secondSanskrit · boy
- Akhilcomplete, whole, entireSanskrit · boy
- Amritaimmortal, nectar of immortalitySanskrit · girl
- Anandabliss, supreme happinessSanskrit · unisex
- Aryanoble, honorableSanskrit · unisex#158
- Bhanusun, light, splendor, appearanceSanskrit · unisex
- Bodhiawakening, enlightenmentSanskrit · unisex#265
- Chandramoon, luminous, shiningSanskrit · unisex
- Darshanvision, seeing the divine, sacred sightSanskrit · boy
- Deepaklamp, source of lightSanskrit · boy
- Devigoddess, divine beingSanskrit · girl
- Dharmacosmic law, righteous path, dutySanskrit · unisex
- Gauriwhite, golden, brilliant, ParvatiSanskrit · girl
- Ishadivine ruler, goddess, one who protectsSanskrit · girl
- Jyotilight, flame, divine radianceSanskrit · girl
- Kailashcrystal mountain, abode of ShivaSanskrit · boy
- Karmaaction, deed, fate through actionSanskrit · unisex
- Kiranray of light; beam of sunlightSanskrit · unisex
- Lakshmifortune, prosperity, beautySanskrit · girl
- Mayaillusion, dream; also water or motherSanskrit · girl#62
- Mohanenchanting, charming, captivatingSanskrit · boy
- Nandinidaughter, one who brings joy, delightfulSanskrit · girl
- Nirvanaextinction of suffering, liberation, supreme blissSanskrit · unisex
- OpalPrecious gemstone, jewelSanskrit · girl#423
- Prabhulord, master, almightySanskrit · boy
- Radhikasuccessful, prosperous, devoted to RadhaSanskrit · girl
- Saraswatiflowing water, she who flows, essence of selfSanskrit · girl
- Shantipeace, tranquility, calmSanskrit · girl
- Suryasun, supreme lightSanskrit · boy
- Vikramvalor, heroic stride, prowessSanskrit · boy
questions about Sanskrit baby names
Which Sanskrit baby names are the most popular in 2025?
Based on the 2025 Social Security data, the most popular Sanskrit baby names are Maya (#62 for girls), Arya (#158), Bodhi (#265) and Opal (#423 for girls).
Which Sanskrit baby names are rising in popularity?
Opal has climbed from #649 in 2020 to #423 in 2025. Bodhi (#295 to #265) is also rising.
What are some unique Sanskrit baby names?
Abhay, Bhanu, Dharma, Kiran and Prabhu were not in the US top 1,000 in any year from 2020 to 2025, so they stay distinctive while still carrying real meaning and history.
Are Sanskrit baby names more common for girls or boys?
Of 31 Sanskrit baby names on HushName, 12 are girls' names, 10 are boys' names and 9 are unisex.
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