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Bodhi is a masculine name used in English. Behind the Name describes it this way: "From a term referring to enlightenment in Buddhism, derived from Sanskrit बोधि (bodhi)." It ranked #265 for boys in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, from a term referring to enlightenment in Buddhism, derived from Sanskrit बोधि (bodhi). The entry lists its usage as English (Modern).
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Popularity
Bodhi ranked #265 for boys in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #265 | ssa-2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Bodhi mean?
Behind the Name does not give Bodhi a one-word meaning. It describes the name as follows: from a term referring to enlightenment in Buddhism.
Is Bodhi a popular name?
Bodhi ranked #265 for boys in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Bodhi a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Bodhi appears in the boys' list; Behind the Name labels it masculine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Bodhi — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
