Bodhi is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #4571 in 2025 with 30 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2019 with 68 births ranking #2566. In 2025, approximately 1 in every 53,576 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.