Bodhi is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #3564 in 2017 with 43 recorded births. This places Bodhi in the top 19% of ranked US girls' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Rare. The name reached its all-time peak in 2019 with 68 births ranking #2566. In 2017, approximately 1 in every 40,137 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.