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Chandni

/ CHAND-nee /
Girl hindi 2 syllables
Meaning
Chandni means Moonlight (hindi).
Gender
Girl
Origin
hindi
Pronunciation
CHAND-nee
Popularity of Chandni in the US, 1880–2025
2000

Chandni first appears in US records in 0. It peaked in 1992, when 39 girls were given the name.

Source: US Social Security Administration.

Is Chandni popular?

Declining Chandni is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 1992 peak.

US babies given the name Chandni, by decade
2000s 78
1990s 252
1980s 70

Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.

What does Chandni mean?

Chandni is a Hindi word for 'moonlight,' ultimately from Sanskrit chandra ('moon'). A literal, well-attested moonlight name.

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Chandni mean?

Chandni means Moonlight. Chandni is a Hindi word for 'moonlight,' ultimately from Sanskrit chandra ('moon'). A literal, well-attested moonlight name.

What is the origin of the name Chandni?

Chandni is of hindi origin.

How do you pronounce Chandni?

Chandni is pronounced “CHAND-nee.”

Is Chandni a boy or a girl name?

Chandni is most commonly used as a girl name.

Is Chandni a popular name right now?

Chandni is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 1992 peak.

When was the name Chandni most popular?

Chandni was most popular in 1992, when about 39 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.