Nidhi
A feminine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "wealth, treasure".
Name Census estimates that about 1,470 living Americans carry the first name Nidhi. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Nidhi today is around 20 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Nidhi births was 2007 (76 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Nidhi. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
1.5K
~ 1 in 233,166 Americans
Peak year
2007
76 babies that year
Average age
20
years old
2024 SSA rank
#6,077
Tracked since 1976
Popularity
Nidhi: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Nidhi from the 1970s through to the 2020s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 630 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Nidhi by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Nidhi during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Nidhis live
The SSA's state-level files cover 12 states and territories. California, New Jersey, Texas recorded the most babies named Nidhi, while Minnesota, Georgia, Arizona recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 44 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Nidhi
The name Nidhi has its origins in the Sanskrit language, which is an ancient Indo-Aryan language from the Indian subcontinent. The word 'nidhi' in Sanskrit means 'treasure' or 'wealth'. This name is believed to have been in use since ancient times in India.
One of the earliest recorded references to the name Nidhi can be found in Hindu mythological texts, such as the Puranas and the Vedas. In these texts, Nidhi is often personified as the goddess of wealth and prosperity, who is revered and worshipped by devotees seeking financial security and abundance.
During the medieval period, the name Nidhi gained popularity among the ruling classes and aristocracy in India. It was considered a prestigious name, symbolizing wealth and prosperity. Several princesses and noblewomen from prominent dynasties, such as the Mughals and the Marathas, were named Nidhi.
In the modern era, the name Nidhi has remained a popular choice for parents in India, particularly among Hindu families. It is often chosen for its positive connotations and association with prosperity and abundance.
Some notable historical figures with the name Nidhi include:
1. Nidhi Choudhuri (1936-2017), an eminent Indian Bengali actress and theatre personality, known for her contributions to the Bengali theatre scene.
2. Nidhi Kapoor (born 1970), an Indian actress and former model, who has appeared in numerous Bollywood films and television shows.
3. Nidhi Razdan (born 1973), an Indian journalist and news anchor, known for her work with various news channels, including NDTV and CNBC-TV18.
4. Nidhi Subbaiah (born 1983), an Indian television actress and model, best known for her roles in popular soap operas.
5. Nidhi Dugar (born 1984), an Indian chess player and Woman Grandmaster, who has represented India in numerous international chess tournaments.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals who have carried the name Nidhi throughout history, highlighting its cultural significance and enduring popularity.
People
Nidhi + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Nidhi as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with N
Other first names starting with N with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Nidhi: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Nidhi?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,470 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Nidhi going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 233,166 US residents.
Is Nidhi a common name?
We classify Nidhi as "Rare". It ranks above 92.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,497 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Nidhi most popular?
The single biggest year for Nidhi was 2007, when 76 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Nidhi is about 20 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Nidhi a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Nidhi in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.