Bodhi is a distinctive girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #4171 in 2012 with 5 recorded births. This places Bodhi in the bottom 46% of ranked UK girls' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Rare. The name reached its all-time peak in 2023 with 40 births ranking #888. In 2012, approximately 1 in every 64,412 girls born was named Bodhi. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.
Bodhi is a Sanskrit spiritual name meaning "awakening" or "enlightenment". It has a calm modern sound, but its roots are deeply tied to Buddhist thought.
The word bodhi is central in Buddhist tradition, where it refers to spiritual awakening. In modern baby naming, the name is often chosen for its peaceful feel as well as its philosophical meaning.