| Name | Meaning | Origins | Gender | Popularity (last 10y) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neeraj | Lotus; "born in water" (from Sanskrit nīraja: nīra 'water' + ja 'born') | Hindi, Sanskrit | Boy | 6 #251 | |
| Pawan | Wind; purifier | Hindi, Sanskrit | Boy | 6 #252 | |
| Reeti | Derived from Sanskrit rīti meaning 'custom, tradition, manner, style, or ritual.' | Hindi, Sanskrit | Girl | 6 #253 | |
| Sajal | Moist, dewy, wet; figuratively tender or affectionate | Bengali, Hindi, Sanskrit | Boy | 6 #254 | |
| Sarisha | Mustard (the mustard plant/seed) | Hindi, Sanskrit | Girl | 6 #255 | |
| Savan | Monsoon; the Hindu month Shravan; associated with rain/season | Hindi, Sanskrit | Boy | 6 #256 | |
| Savita | Sun; sunlit; associated with Savitr (the Vedic sun deity); 'one who brings light'. | Hindi, Sanskrit | Girl | 6 #257 | |
| Aalok | Light; brightness; illumination | Hindi, Sanskrit | Boy | 5 #258 | |
| Aanchal | Hem; shelter | Hindi, Sanskrit | Girl | 5 #259 | |
| Aashish | Blessing; benediction | Hindi, Sanskrit | Boy | 5 #260 | |
| Akaash | Sky; ether; space | Hindi, Sanskrit | Boy | 5 #261 | |
| Amisa | Varies by origin; generally interpreted as a pleasant/favorable name - possible senses include 'beautiful', 'beloved', 'friend' or 'gift' depending on language and culture. | Hindi, Japanese, Sanskrit | Girl | 5 #262 | |
| Ankur | Sprout; bud; new growth or beginning | Hindi, Sanskrit | Boy | 5 #263 | |
| Arnesh | Derived from the Sanskrit suffix '-esh' meaning 'lord' combined with 'Aran/Arne' - generally interpreted as 'lord/ruler', sometimes rendered poetically as 'lord of the forest' or 'eagle lord' | Hindi, Sanskrit | Boy | 5 #264 | |
| Arpana | Offering; dedication; devotion | Hindi, Sanskrit | Girl | 5 #265 | |
| Asima | Arabic: "protector, guardian"; Sanskrit/Hindi: "limitless, boundless" | Arabic, Hindi, Persian, Sanskrit, Urdu | Girl | 5 #266 | |
| Darsha | Sight, vision; 'one who sees' | Hindi, Sanskrit | Girl | 5 #267 | |
| Dhir | Calm, steady, patient; courageous and wise | Hindi, Sanskrit | Boy | 5 #268 | |
| Hansh | Swan; symbolizes purity, grace, and the soul | Hindi, Sanskrit | Boy | 5 #269 | |
| Ji | Varies by character; common meanings include 'auspicious', 'record', 'season', 'wisdom', 'will/determination'. | Chinese, Hindi, Korean | Unisex | 5 #270 | |
| Kes | Varies by origin - commonly a diminutive of Cornelis/Cornelius or a short modern name; from Sanskrit root kesa meaning 'hair' in that context. | Dutch, English, Hindi, Sanskrit | Unisex | 5 #271 | |
| Ketan | From Sanskrit keṭan - 'home' or 'dwelling'; also interpreted as 'banner' or 'flag'. | Hindi, Sanskrit | Boy | 5 #272 | |
| Neesa | Variant spellings point to either Arabic 'Nisa' meaning 'women' or Sanskrit/Hindi 'Nisha' meaning 'night'; commonly used as a feminine given name. | Arabic, English, Hindi, Sanskrit | Girl | 5 #273 | |
| Nihir | Water, river | Hindi, Sanskrit | Boy | 5 #274 | |
| Parineeti | Leading around | Hindi, Sanskrit | Girl | 5 #275 | |
| Poorvi | Eastern; from the east | Hindi, Sanskrit | Girl | 5 #276 | |
| Pratha | Custom; tradition; established practice | Hindi, Sanskrit | Girl | 5 #277 | |
| Romik | Romantic; lover; one who inspires love or affection | Hindi, Sanskrit | Boy | 5 #278 | |
| Saiyam | Self-restraint, discipline, patience | Hindi, Sanskrit | Boy | 5 #279 | |
| Sajjan | Virtuous, noble, kind-hearted; a good or honorable person | Hindi, Sanskrit | Boy | 5 #280 | |
| Samit | Sanskrit/Hindi: 'collected, measured, calm, united'; Arabic: 'silent, quiet'. | Arabic, Hindi, Sanskrit, Turkish | Boy | 5 #281 | |
| Samman | Honor; respect; esteem | Hindi, Sanskrit | Boy | 5 #282 | |
| Sapna | Dream | Hindi, Sanskrit | Girl | 5 #283 | |
| Sneh | Affection, love, warmth | Hindi, Sanskrit | Unisex | 5 #284 | |
| Surbhi | Fragrant | Hindi, Sanskrit | Girl | 5 #285 | |
| Banna | In Marwari: 'young man' or 'groom'. In Arabic contexts related to 'builder' (from bannaʾ). Also appears as a place-name in Celtic/Roman sources. | Hindi | Boy | 4 #286 | |
| Mahila | Woman; lady; female | Hindi, Sanskrit | Girl | 3 #287 | |
| Rohane | Likely from Sanskrit 'Rohan' meaning 'ascending, growing'; alternatively may be used as a variant of Rowan/Rónán meaning 'little red-haired one' or 'little red person'. | Gaelic, Hindi, Irish, Sanskrit | Boy | 3 #288 | |
| Aaarti | A devotional hymn or ritual of worship involving light (the offering of lamps to a deity). | Hindi, Sanskrit | Girl | — | |
| Aabher | Gratitude, appreciation; also conveys respect or admiration | Hindi, Sanskrit | Boy | — | |
| Aahlaad | Joy; delight; pleasure | Hindi, Sanskrit | Boy | — | |
| Aakaash | Sky; heaven; open space | Hindi, Sanskrit | Boy | — | |
| Aakanksh | Desire; wish; aspiration; longing | Hindi, Sanskrit | Girl | — | |
| Aakar | Shape, form, figure, appearance | Hindi, Sanskrit | Boy | — | |
| Aalap | Musical prelude; opening melodic improvisation; melody/song | Hindi, Sanskrit | Boy | — | |
| Aaraa | Likely 'noble' or 'respectable'; sometimes interpreted as 'one who brings light' (meanings vary by culture). | Arabic, Hindi, Sanskrit | Girl | — | |
| Aarti | Lamp offering | Hindi, Sanskrit | Girl | — | |
| Aatish | Fire; flame; spark | Hindi, Persian, Urdu | Boy | — | |
| Abhiruchi | Interest, liking; good taste or inclination | Hindi, Sanskrit | Girl | — | |
| Abhisek | Anointing; consecration; ceremonial bathing (ritual) | Hindi, Sanskrit | Boy | — |
Aggregated births across United States, United Kingdom, France, Germany for every Hindi-origin name in our dataset.
