Sanskrit Baby Names
There are 17 Sanskrit baby names in this collection, including 5 boy names and 12 girl names, each with its meaning, its origin and, where the Social Security Administration publishes one, its rank in the United States. Sanskrit baby names carry meanings written down three thousand years ago — light, devotion, victory — in a language where every syllable counts.
All Sanskrit Names
| Name | Gender | Origin | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaya | Girl | Sanskrit | Abode, dwelling place |
| Anaya | Girl | Sanskrit | Without a superior |
| Arjun | Boy | Sanskrit | Bright, shining, white |
| Arya | Girl | Sanskrit | Noble, honorable |
| Bodhi | Boy | Sanskrit | Awakening, enlightenment |
| Ila | Girl | Sanskrit | Earth, speech |
| Ishaan | Boy | Sanskrit | Lord, the sun |
| Kali | Girl | Sanskrit | She who is black; the force of time |
| Lila | Girl | Arabic, Sanskrit | Night, divine play |
| Maya | Girl | Sanskrit | Illusion, magic |
| Mira | Girl | Slavic/Sanskrit | Peace; wonderful; ocean |
| Mya | Girl | Sanskrit | Illusion, magic |
| UmaPopular | Girl | Sanskrit | Light, tranquility |
| Usha | Girl | Sanskrit | Dawn, sunrise |
| Ved | Boy | Sanskrit | Sacred knowledge |
| Veda | Girl | Sanskrit | Sacred knowledge |
| Viraj | Boy | Sanskrit | Splendour, resplendent |
Sanskrit Boy Names
5 sanskrit boy names with meanings and origins.
Sanskrit Girl Names
12 sanskrit girl names with meanings and origins.
...and 4 more sanskrit girl names in the table above.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Sanskrit baby names are there?
This collection lists 17 Sanskrit names, including 5 boy names and 12 girl names. Each one carries its meaning, its origin and, where the Social Security Administration publishes one, its rank in the United States.
What makes a name Sanskrit?
Sanskrit baby names carry meanings written down three thousand years ago — light, devotion, victory — in a language where every syllable counts.
Are Sanskrit names popular in the United States?
Popularity varies name by name rather than by origin. Every entry here links to its own page, where the US rank, the number of births in the latest year and the peak year are shown when the Social Security Administration publishes them.