Bodhi
Bodhi first appears in US records in 1976. It peaked in 2025, when 1,301 boys were given the name; in 2025 there were 1,301.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Bodhi popular?
Near its peak Bodhi is more popular now than at almost any point on record, peaking in 2025.
| 2020s | 7,042 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 6,291 | |
| 2000s | 788 | |
| 1990s | 156 | |
| 1970s | 15 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Bodhi mean?
From the Sanskrit word 'bodhi', meaning 'awakening' or 'enlightenment', a central concept in Buddhism (the Buddha attained bodhi under the Bodhi tree). Its use as a given name is modern and tied to this spiritual meaning.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Bodhi mean?
Bodhi means awakening, enlightenment. From the Sanskrit word 'bodhi', meaning 'awakening' or 'enlightenment', a central concept in Buddhism (the Buddha attained bodhi under the Bodhi tree). Its use as a given name is modern and tied to this spiritual meaning.
What is the origin of the name Bodhi?
Bodhi is of sanskrit origin.
How do you pronounce Bodhi?
Bodhi is pronounced “BOH-dee.”
Is Bodhi a boy or a girl name?
Bodhi is most commonly used as a boy name.
Is Bodhi a popular name right now?
Bodhi is more popular now than at almost any point on record, peaking in 2025.
How popular is the name Bodhi?
In 2025, Bodhi ranked #265 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Bodhi most popular?
Bodhi was most popular in 2025, when about 1,301 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Bodhi?
Names similar to Bodhi include Arjun, Aarav, Rohan, Aryan, Reyansh.
What names go well with Bodhi?
sanskrit names that pair well with Bodhi include Tara, Trisha, Kali, Anaya, Chandra.