Bodhi

Bodhi is a Sanskrit boy's name. Sanskrit name meaning "enlightenment" or "awakening". Central concept in Buddhism.

How popular is Bodhi in the United States?

In 2024, 1,110 boys in the United States were named Bodhi, making it the 302nd most popular boy's name that year.

It has climbed sharply, from 612th a decade earlier.

Its busiest year on record was 2021, with 1,274 births.

Records for Bodhi go back to 1976, and 13,510 babies have been given the name since.

What Bodhi means and where it comes from

Sanskrit name meaning "enlightenment" or "awakening". Central concept in Buddhism.

Bodhi is of Sanskrit origin, described as spiritual in style.

Is Bodhi a boy's or a girl's name?

In 2024, Bodhi went to 37 girls and 1,110 boys — 97% boys.

In practice it reads as a boys' name in the US.

Shorter names that share the opening of Bodhi

  • Bode

Each of these is a name in its own right in the 2024 US data, given to at least 100 babies that year.

Sibling name ideas for Bodhi

Names of the same origin for a sister, most common first.

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Bodhi mean?

Sanskrit name meaning "enlightenment" or "awakening". Central concept in Buddhism.

Where does the name Bodhi come from?

Bodhi is of Sanskrit origin, and is usually described as spiritual in style.

How popular is Bodhi in the United States?

In 2024, 1,110 boys in the United States were named Bodhi, making it the 302nd most popular boy's name that year.

Is Bodhi a boy's or a girl's name?

In 2024, Bodhi went to 37 girls and 1,110 boys — 97% boys. In practice it reads as a boys' name in the US.

What are the short forms of Bodhi?

Bode is a shorter name in current US use that share the opening of Bodhi.

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