Bodhi: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
Awakening and enlightenment, a name that invites spiritual curiosity.
Bodhi as a Boy Name
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Syllables
- 2
- Current rank
- #102
- Peak
- #108 in 2023
Trend: Rising, climbing the charts over the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Bodhi Means
Bodhi is a boy name of Sanskrit origin. Awakening and enlightenment, a name that invites spiritual curiosity.
How Popular Bodhi Is
Bodhi currently ranks #102 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #108 in 2023. It is rising.
Good to Know About Bodhi
- Bodhi means enlightenment in Sanskrit and Buddhism.
- Patrick Swayze played Bodhi in the original Point Break.
- Megan Fox named her son Bodhi, amplifying the name's appeal.
Bodhi as a Unisex Name
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Syllables
- 2
- Current rank
- #295
- Peak
- #295 in 2020
Trend: Steady, holding a similar rank across the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Bodhi Means
Bodhi is a unisex name of Sanskrit origin. Awakening and enlightenment, a state of deep wisdom.
How Popular Bodhi Is
Bodhi currently ranks #295 among name for any genders in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #295 in 2020. It has held steady.
Good to Know About Bodhi
- Bodhi peaked at #295 in the U.S. in 2020.
- Bodhi is a name with roots in ancient Sanskrit.
- It's a timeless classic that never goes out of style.
Names Like Bodhi
Other Sanskrit names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Bodhi
Sanskrit names that pair well as a brother or sister to Bodhi.
Questions About Bodhi
What does Bodhi mean?
Bodhi is a boy name of Sanskrit origin. Awakening and enlightenment, a name that invites spiritual curiosity.
How popular is Bodhi?
Bodhi currently ranks #102 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #108 in 2023. It is rising.
Where does Bodhi come from?
Bodhi comes from Sanskrit roots. Bodhi means enlightenment in Sanskrit and Buddhism.
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