Bodhi
Bodhi is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin.
Meaning
Awakening, enlightenment, or wisdom.
Origin and history
Bodhi is a Sanskrit name meaning awakening or enlightenment, heavily associated with the Buddhist concept of spiritual awakening under the Bodhi tree. In the United States, it has rapidly grown in popularity since the 2010s as a modern, spiritual-leaning choice for boys. Its usage reflects a broader trend of adopting terms from Eastern philosophy into contemporary Western naming practices.
Popularity in the United States
14,292 babies in the United States have been named Bodhi since 1880. It ranks #1000 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #289.
States where it is most popular
- CA (17.6 %)
- TX (5.7 %)
- FL (5.4 %)
- WA (4.3 %)
- OH (4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 15 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 156 |
| 2000-2010 | 788 |
| 2010-2019 | 6,291 |
| 2020-2029 | 7,042 |
Famous people named Bodhi
- Bodhi Elfman: actor
- Bodhi Miller: athlete, skier
Fun facts
- In Buddhism, Bodhi refers to the understanding of the true nature of things achieved by Siddhārtha Gautama beneath the sacred fig tree known as the Bodhi Tree.
- The name entered the U.S. top 1000 for boys in 2010 and has steadily climbed into the top 300 since 2020.