| Name | Meaning | Origins | Gender | Popularity (last 10y) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hira | Commonly 'diamond' in South Asian languages; linked to the Cave of Hira in Islamic tradition; in Japanese from 平 meaning 'flat/level/peace'. | Arabic, Hindi, Japanese, Persian, Urdu | Girl | 340 #51 | |
| Neha | Beloved, affection; sometimes associated with rain or dewdrop | Hindi, Sanskrit | Girl | 331 #52 | |
| Sanya | In South Asia: 'splendid', 'brilliant', or 'eminent' (Sanskrit-derived). In Slavic usage: a diminutive form of Aleksandra/Alexander (defender of mankind). | Hindi, Sanskrit, Slavic | Unisex | 331 #53 | |
| Sanjay | Completely victorious; triumphant; unconquered | Hindi, Sanskrit | Boy | 328 #54 | |
| Rani | Queen | Hindi, Sanskrit | Girl | 326 #55 | |
| Khushi | Happiness, joy | Hindi, Persian, Urdu | Girl | 306 #56 | |
| Esha | Desire, wish; also associated with Isha meaning 'goddess' or 'one who protects'. | Hindi, Sanskrit | Girl | 304 #57 | |
| Sona | Gold; wild duck | Armenian, Azerbaijani, Hindi, Prakrit, Sanskrit, Turkish, Urdu | Girl | 304 #58 | |
| Tanisha | Ambition | English, Hindi, Sanskrit | Girl | 304 #59 | |
| Varun | Encompasser; water god | Hindi, Sanskrit, Thai | Boy | 302 #60 | |
| Tula | Balance; scales | Hindi, Sanskrit | Girl | 294 #61 | |
| Tiya | Parakeet | Bengali, Hindi, Urdu | Girl | 286 #62 | |
| Nari | Korean: "lily"; Sanskrit/Hindi: "woman"; Japanese: meaning varies by kanji | Hindi, Japanese, Korean, Sanskrit | Girl | 284 #63 | |
| Arha | Worthy; deserving; honorable (from Sanskrit root arha meaning 'worthy') | Hindi | Girl | 272 #64 | |
| Bela | Varies by origin: 'inner part/heart' (Hungarian), 'white' (Slavic), 'jasmine' (Sanskrit), or 'beautiful' (Portuguese/Spanish). | Hindi, Hungarian, Portuguese, Sanskrit, Slavic, Spanish | Boy | 272 #65 | |
| Meela | Meanings vary by origin: in Estonian related to 'meel' (mind, feeling, mood); in Hindi/Sanskrit associated with 'mela' (gathering, fair); as a variant of Slavic Mila it conveys 'gracious' or 'dear'. | Estonian, Hindi, Sanskrit | Girl | 267 #66 | |
| Shayaan | Worthy, deserving; capable; intelligent | Hindi | Boy | 259 #67 | |
| Ranveer | Brave warrior; hero of the battle | Hindi, Sanskrit | Boy | 257 #68 | |
| Ridhi | Prosperity, good fortune, success | Hindi, Sanskrit | Girl | 250 #69 | |
| Bindi | From Sanskrit 'bindu' meaning 'drop, point, dot' (the decorative forehead bindi); in some Australian Aboriginal languages used to mean 'young girl' or 'butterfly'. | Hindi, Sanskrit | Girl | 246 #70 | |
| Nidhi | Treasure; wealth; precious; hidden treasure | Hindi, Sanskrit | Girl | 235 #71 | |
| Raja | King, ruler (Sanskrit/Hindi); hope, wish (Arabic) | Hindi, Sanskrit | Boy | 235 #72 | |
| Arish | Arabic: 'shelter, shaded pavilion, hut'; Sanskrit/Hindi: 'first ray of the sun; bright, luminous.' | Arabic, Hindi | Boy | 232 #73 | |
| Joya | Jewel; joy - (in South Asia, sometimes used as a form of Jaya meaning 'victory') | English, Hindi, Sanskrit, Spanish | Girl | 232 #74 | |
| Shaheen | Falcon (often rendered 'royal falcon' or 'hawk') | Hindi, Persian, Turkish, Urdu | Boy | 232 #75 | |
| Eyan | Various: 'gift/blessing' or 'fortunate' (Arabic/Somali), 'path/course' (Sanskrit); also used as a variant of Ian meaning 'God is gracious' | Arabic, English, Hindi, Irish, Sanskrit, Scottish, Somali | Boy | 226 #76 | |
| Anushka | Gracious, favored; also used as a diminutive of Anna. | Hindi, Sanskrit, Slavic | Girl | 225 #77 | |
| Tulsi | Holy basil | Bengali, Hindi, Nepali, Sanskrit | Girl | 221 #78 | |
| Yashika | Fame, glory | Hindi, Sanskrit | Girl | 219 #79 | |
| Sonali | Golden | Hindi, Sanskrit | Girl | 218 #80 | |
| Arush | First ray of the sun; radiant, bright | Hindi, Sanskrit | Boy | 216 #81 | |
| Simi | Hearing; remembrance | Hebrew, Hindi, Punjabi, Sanskrit | Girl | 216 #82 | |
| Suhani | Pleasant; sweet; beautiful; delightful | Hindi, Sanskrit | Girl | 216 #83 | |
| Samay | Time; moment; occasion | Hindi, Sanskrit | Boy | 214 #84 | |
| Sameera | Arabic: 'entertaining companion' or 'companion in the evening'; Sanskrit: 'wind, breeze' | Arabic, Hindi | Girl | 204 #85 | |
| Saiya | Varies by origin: may derive from 'Sai' (South Asian usage) implying 'divine' or 'sacred' and a feminine suffix, or be related to Japanese name-forms like Saya/Saaya whose meanings depend on kanji (e.g., sand, scabbard, night). Generally conveys ideas of devotion, beloved, or grace. | Hindi, Japanese, Sanskrit, Urdu | Unisex | 197 #86 | |
| Reena | Often rendered as 'melted/dissolved' in Sanskrit/Hindi; in Hebrew (Rina) 'joyful song' or 'joy'; sometimes associated with Spanish 'reina' meaning 'queen'. | Hebrew, Hindi, Sanskrit, Spanish | Girl | 196 #87 | |
| Mirah | Varies by origin - commonly rendered as "wonderful" (Latin), "peace" (Slavic), or "sea/ocean" (Sanskrit); sometimes used as a form of Miriam. | Arabic, English, Hebrew, Hindi, Latin, Sanskrit, Slavic | Girl | 193 #88 | |
| Miyana | A feminine name with multiple possible senses depending on origin - commonly interpreted as a modern/compound name related to Mia/Mina ('beloved', 'graceful') or, from Persian roots, linked to 'middle'. | Hindi, Persian | Girl | 193 #89 | |
| Karan | From Sanskrit karaṇa meaning "doer, maker, cause"; also associated with Karna, the heroic figure in the Mahabharata. | English, Hindi, Sanskrit | Boy | 184 #90 | |
| Sanjana | From Sanskrit (sañjñā) meaning 'consciousness/awareness'; commonly interpreted as 'gentle, meek, peaceful'. Also the name of Surya's wife in Hindu mythology. | Hindi, Sanskrit | Girl | 183 #91 | |
| Risha | In Sanskrit/Hindi a feminine form related to 'Rishi' (sage, seer); in Arabic (ريشة) it means 'feather'. | Arabic, Hindi, Sanskrit | Girl | 177 #92 | |
| Kala | Varies by language: Sanskrit 'kalā' = 'art, skill'; related Sanskrit 'kāla' = 'time' or 'death'; Hindi 'kala' = 'black'; Hawaiian 'kala' ≈ 'to loosen, set free' or 'forgive'. | English, Hawaiian, Hindi, Sanskrit | Girl | 173 #93 | |
| Disha | Direction; path; guidance | Hindi, Sanskrit | Girl | 162 #94 | |
| Shubh | Auspicious; good; fortunate; blessed | Hindi, Sanskrit | Boy | 155 #95 | |
| Sachi | Japanese: 'happiness, good fortune' (often written with 幸); Sanskrit/Hindi: a mythological name - wife of Indra (Indrani) and sometimes associated with fidelity or truth. | Hindi, Japanese, Sanskrit | Girl | 153 #96 | |
| Gaya | Commonly associated with 'earth' (from Greek Gaia); also connected to the sacred Indian city Gaya and, in Hebrew contexts, related to 'valley'. | Greek, Hebrew, Hindi, Korean, Sanskrit | Girl | 151 #97 | |
| Mano | Often a diminutive or nickname (e.g., for Manuel or Manoj). In Spanish/Italian 'mano' means 'hand'. In Japanese it can be a feminine given name whose meaning varies by kanji. | Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, Sanskrit, Spanish | Unisex | 149 #98 | |
| Rajah | King, ruler | Hindi, Sanskrit | Boy | 144 #99 | |
| Jiah | Life | Hindi, Sanskrit, Urdu | Girl | 138 #100 |
Aggregated births across United States, United Kingdom, France, Germany for every Hindi-origin name in our dataset.
