The baby name Juhi is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced JOO-hee (IPA: /ˈdʒuːhi/).
The baby name Juhi is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced JOO-hee (IPA: /ˈdʒuːhi/).
Juhi is Hindi, Sanskrit in Origin.
Juhi (Hindi जूही; Urdu جوہی) is a feminine Indian given name meaning “jasmine,” specifically the fragrant juhi blossom (Jasminum auriculatum). The word descends from Sanskrit yūthikā, passing through Prakrit to modern Indo‑Aryan languages; parallel forms appear across North India, where the flower symbolizes purity, tenderness, and auspicious love. Commonly pronounced JOO-hee, the name carries a soft, floral aura while remaining distinctly South Asian.
Documented as a poetic flower term in Hindi-Urdu and Braj/Bhojpuri songs, juhi garlands feature in classical and Bhakti imagery, which helped make the word feel name-like. As a given name, Juhi rose in urban India in the late 20th century, boosted by actress Juhi Chawla’s fame. Variants include Juhee and the regional Jui (Marathi/Bengali), with affectionate forms like Juhiya; related analogues are Jasmine and Yasmin. Usage today remains steady across India and the diaspora, often chosen for its delicate meaning and pan-Indian familiarity.
| Juhi Chawla Juhi Chawla is an Indian actress who gained fame in the late 1980s and 1990s. She is best known for her roles in popular films like 'Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak' and 'Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke'. Juhi has also won several awards for her performances and remains a beloved figure in Bollywood. | Juhi Parmar Juhi Parmar is an Indian television actress best known for her role as Kumkum in the popular TV series 'Kumkum – Ek Pyara Sa Bandhan'. She gained further recognition by winning the reality show 'Bigg Boss 5' in 2011. | Juhi Babbar Juhi Babbar is an Indian actress known for her work in Hindi cinema and television. She gained recognition for her role in the film 'Kash Aap Hamare Hote' and has also appeared in several stage productions. Juhi is the daughter of famous actor Raj Babbar and theatre personality Nadira Babbar. |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IN | 0 | #67 | 5 | 2,963 | |
| CN | 0 | #86 | 1 | 3,857 | |
| GE | Girls | 0 | #108 | 1 | 1,564 |
| OM | 0 | #120 | 2 | 6,215 | |
| AE | 0 | #184 | 4 | 10,220 | |
| RU | 0 | #194 | 1 | 3,641 | |
| BD | 0 | #234 | 8 | 5,992 | |
| IN | Girls | 0 | #245 | 526 | 13,121 |
| SG | 0 | #279 | 4 | 11,010 | |
| TW | Girls | 0 | #289 | 1 | 8,139 |
| QA | Girls | 0 | #299 | 18 | 15,378 |
| SA | 0 | #312 | 1 | 10,560 | |
| BD | Girls | 0 | #327 | 60 | 8,413 |
| JO | Girls | 0 | #339 | 1 | 7,570 |
| CZ | Girls | 0 | #351 | 1 | 5,378 |
| MY | 0 | #354 | 1 | 12,352 | |
| HK | 0 | #357 | 1 | 8,483 | |
| CN | Girls | 0 | #359 | 1 | 8,829 |
| MU | Girls | 0 | #361 | 2 | 8,539 |
| OM | Girls | 0 | #376 | 21 | 15,987 |
| PH | Girls | 0 | #429 | 1 | 13,098 |
| CL | 0 | #434 | 1 | 6,867 | |
| ZA | 0 | #472 | 3 | 14,421 | |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #503 | 13 | 19,177 |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #514 | 40 | 20,968 |
| PA | Girls | 0 | #518 | 1 | 9,861 |
| RU | Girls | 0 | #523 | 1 | 11,913 |
| CR | Girls | 0 | #572 | 2 | 11,342 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #575 | 12 | 18,916 |
| BH | 0 | #580 | 8 | 17,937 | |
| BD | Boys | 0 | #604 | 2 | 10,045 |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #646 | 5 | 16,104 |
| QA | Boys | 0 | #743 | 1 | 18,093 |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #803 | 4 | 18,755 |
| NG | Girls | 0 | #826 | 1 | 15,093 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #855 | 81 | 25,931 |
| United States | Girls | 2024 | #911 | 6 | 8,487 |
| OM | Boys | 0 | #916 | 3 | 17,948 |
| PE | Boys | 0 | #926 | 1 | 14,506 |
| IN | Boys | 0 | #976 | 26 | 16,750 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #984 | 11 | 24,821 |
| EG | Girls | 0 | #1,006 | 4 | 14,742 |
| PE | Girls | 0 | #1,010 | 1 | 14,861 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,130 | 12 | 25,928 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,140 | 4 | 22,615 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,180 | 3 | 25,439 |
| DZ | 0 | #1,234 | 1 | 20,130 | |
| TR | 0 | #1,253 | 2 | 19,440 | |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,590 | 25 | 28,008 |
Juhi is popular in 29 countries — most recent births per country:
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