Paridhi
A feminine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "boundary" or "limit".
Name Census estimates that about 26 living Americans carry the first name Paridhi. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Paridhi today is around 11 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Paridhi births was 2013 (8 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Paridhi. 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.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Paridhi with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Paridhi. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
26
~ 1 in 13,182,859 Americans
Peak year
2013
8 babies that year
Average age
11
years old
2017 SSA rank
#17,808
Tracked since 2013
Popularity
Paridhi: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Paridhi 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 Paridhi during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 0 | 26 | 26 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Paridhi
The name Paridhi has its origins in the Sanskrit language, which is an ancient Indo-Aryan language from the Indian subcontinent. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word "paridhi," which means "circumference" or "boundary." It is believed to have been used as a name since ancient times in the Indian subcontinent.
The earliest recorded use of the name Paridhi can be traced back to Hindu scriptures, such as the Vedas and Upanishads, which are some of the oldest religious texts in the world, dating back to around 1500 BCE. In these texts, the word "paridhi" is often used in a symbolic or metaphorical sense, representing the boundaries or limits of knowledge or understanding.
One of the earliest known individuals with the name Paridhi is mentioned in the Mahabharata, one of the two major Sanskrit epics of ancient India. The Mahabharata is an epic narrative that dates back to around the 8th or 9th century BCE. In the epic, Paridhi is mentioned as the name of a female character, although her role is not significant.
During the medieval period in India, the name Paridhi continued to be used, particularly among Hindu communities. One notable figure with this name was Paridhi Charan Deva, a 16th-century Indian poet and scholar from the Jaunpur region of northern India. He wrote several works in Sanskrit and is considered an important figure in the literary tradition of the region.
In more recent times, one of the most well-known individuals with the name Paridhi is Paridhi Sharma, an Indian actress and model born in 1993. She has appeared in various Bollywood films and television shows, gaining recognition for her acting skills and popularity among audiences.
Other notable individuals with the name Paridhi include Paridhi Pradhan, an Indian classical dancer and choreographer born in 1982, known for her contributions to the Odissi dance form. Additionally, Paridhi Raj is an Indian entrepreneur and social activist born in 1988, recognized for her efforts in promoting women's empowerment and sustainable development initiatives.
While the name Paridhi has its roots in ancient Sanskrit and Hindu traditions, it continues to be used in modern times, particularly in India and among Indian communities around the world. The name carries a rich cultural heritage and symbolism, representing the idea of boundaries, limits, and the pursuit of knowledge and understanding.
People
Paridhi + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Paridhi as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with P
Other first names starting with P with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Paridhi: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Paridhi?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 26 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Paridhi 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 13,182,859 US residents.
Is Paridhi a common name?
We classify Paridhi as "Very Rare". It ranks above 44.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 26 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Paridhi most popular?
The single biggest year for Paridhi was 2013, when 8 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Paridhi is about 11 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Paridhi in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Paridhi a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Paridhi 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.
Is Paridhi still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Paridhi in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Paridhi can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many Americans are named Paridhi?
For a quick modern take, check how many Americans are named Paridhi on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.