The baby name Pakhi is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced PAH-khee (IPA: /ˈpɑːkʰi/).
Pakhi is Sanskrit in Origin.
The baby name Pakhi is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced PAH-khee (IPA: /ˈpɑːkʰi/).
Pakhi is Sanskrit in Origin.
Pakhi is a primarily feminine given name from the eastern Indo-Aryan sphere, especially Bengali and Assamese, where pākhi (পাখি/পাখী; Assamese পাখি) means “bird.” It descends from Sanskrit pakṣi (पक्षी), the classical term for “bird,” and carries associations of freedom, grace, song, and the changing seasons. Cognate forms occur in Odia (ପଖୀ) and in Hindi as a poetic colloquialism, reinforcing its pan-Indic familiarity.
As a personal name, Pakhi has seen modern popularity in Bengal and Assam since the 20th century and has spread more widely through literature, film, and television. Visibility rose via characters such as Pakhi Roy Chaudhary in the Hindi film Lootera (2013), and through public figures like actress Pakhi Hegde. Variant spellings include Pakhee and Pākhi; related Sanskritic form is Pakshi. The name is typically given to girls but may be used unisex in some communities.
| Pakhi Hegde Pakhi Hegde is an Indian actress known for her work in Bhojpuri cinema. She gained popularity for her roles in films like 'Ganga Devi' and 'Nirahua Hindustani'. Her performances have made her a prominent figure in the regional film industry. |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BN | Girls | 0 | #114 | 1 | 5,459 |
| CY | Girls | 0 | #125 | 1 | 3,755 |
| BN | Boys | 0 | #138 | 2 | 6,332 |
| BD | 0 | #152 | 77 | 5,992 | |
| BD | Girls | 0 | #162 | 278 | 8,413 |
| PS | 0 | #226 | 1 | 5,692 | |
| JP | Girls | 0 | #251 | 1 | 6,592 |
| JO | Girls | 0 | #289 | 37 | 7,570 |
| SA | 0 | #311 | 2 | 10,560 | |
| DK | Girls | 0 | #329 | 1 | 7,429 |
| QA | Girls | 0 | #335 | 9 | 15,378 |
| JO | Boys | 0 | #361 | 17 | 7,057 |
| MU | Girls | 0 | #361 | 2 | 8,539 |
| OM | Girls | 0 | #366 | 31 | 15,987 |
| MU | Boys | 0 | #369 | 1 | 8,477 |
| IN | Girls | 0 | #490 | 143 | 13,121 |
| BD | Boys | 0 | #498 | 79 | 10,045 |
| GT | Boys | 0 | #499 | 1 | 7,625 |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #504 | 12 | 19,177 |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #524 | 30 | 20,968 |
| IQ | Girls | 0 | #524 | 2 | 11,303 |
| BH | 0 | #537 | 17 | 17,937 | |
| IR | Girls | 0 | #545 | 1 | 8,334 |
| LY | 0 | #559 | 1 | 12,703 | |
| CM | Girls | 0 | #560 | 1 | 11,671 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #572 | 15 | 18,916 |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #650 | 1 | 16,104 |
| LB | 0 | #682 | 9 | 13,263 | |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #685 | 13 | 17,960 |
| QA | Boys | 0 | #690 | 18 | 18,093 |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #760 | 10 | 18,755 |
| OM | Boys | 0 | #858 | 24 | 17,948 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #880 | 56 | 25,931 |
| United States | Girls | 2020 | #911 | 7 | 8,768 |
| CL | Girls | 0 | #915 | 1 | 14,098 |
| EG | Boys | 0 | #925 | 1 | 15,035 |
| IN | Boys | 0 | #987 | 15 | 16,750 |
| PE | Girls | 0 | #1,006 | 5 | 14,861 |
| EG | Girls | 0 | #1,009 | 1 | 14,742 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,066 | 7 | 24,821 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,076 | 17 | 22,615 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,174 | 9 | 25,439 |
| DZ | 0 | #1,234 | 1 | 20,130 | |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,236 | 1 | 25,928 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,272 | 1 | 25,619 |
| IT | Girls | 0 | #1,427 | 20 | 9,415 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,546 | 69 | 28,008 |
Pakhi is popular in 31 countries — most recent births per country:
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