Riddhi
A feminine Hindu name meaning good fortune, prosperity, and wealth.
Name Census estimates that about 632 living Americans carry the first name Riddhi. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Riddhi today is around 17 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Riddhi births was 2007 (34 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Riddhi. 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
632
~ 1 in 542,333 Americans
Peak year
2007
34 babies that year
Average age
17
years old
2024 SSA rank
#4,738
Tracked since 1989
Popularity
Riddhi: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Riddhi from the 1980s through to the 2020s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 229 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2000s peak, Riddhi remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Riddhi 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 Riddhi during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Riddhis live
The SSA's state-level files cover 4 states and territories. California, New Jersey, Texas recorded the most babies named Riddhi, while Illinois, Texas, New Jersey recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 26 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Riddhi
The name Riddhi has its origins in Sanskrit, an ancient Indo-Aryan language that dates back to the 2nd millennium BCE. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "riddhi," which means "prosperity," "success," or "accomplishment." The name is deeply rooted in Hindu culture and is often associated with the concept of achieving wealth, happiness, and spiritual fulfillment.
In Hindu mythology, Riddhi is often personified as a goddess who represents prosperity and abundance. She is sometimes depicted alongside her counterpart, Siddhi, who symbolizes spiritual perfection. Together, they are known as the "twin goddesses of prosperity and success." The name Riddhi is mentioned in various Hindu scriptures, including the Vedas and the Puranas.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Riddhi can be found in the Rigveda, one of the oldest and most revered texts in Hindu literature. It is believed to have been composed between 1500 and 1000 BCE. In the Rigveda, the name is mentioned in hymns and prayers, often in the context of invoking blessings and prosperity.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Riddhi. One of the most famous was Riddhi of Konkanapura, a 12th-century Hindu philosopher and poet from the Deccan region of India. She is renowned for her works on Advaita Vedanta, a non-dualistic school of Hindu philosophy.
Another notable figure was Riddhi Devi, a 16th-century queen consort of the Garhwal Kingdom in present-day Uttarakhand, India. She is remembered for her patronage of the arts and her contributions to the development of the region during her reign.
In the 19th century, Riddhi Kumari was a prominent Indian educator and social reformer. Born in 1857, she dedicated her life to promoting education and empowerment for women in India. She founded several schools and worked tirelessly to challenge patriarchal norms and advocate for gender equality.
In more recent times, Riddhi Sengupta (1908-1987) was an acclaimed Indian writer and journalist. She was known for her novels, short stories, and articles that explored themes of social justice and women's rights. Her works played a significant role in shaping modern Bengali literature.
Lastly, Riddhi Shah (born 1983) is a contemporary Indian actress and model who has appeared in numerous Bollywood films and television shows. She has gained popularity for her performances and is widely recognized for her talent and versatility in the entertainment industry.
People
Riddhi + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Riddhi as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with R
Other first names starting with R with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Riddhi: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Riddhi?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 632 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Riddhi 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 542,333 US residents.
Is Riddhi a common name?
We classify Riddhi as "Very Rare". It ranks above 86.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 641 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Riddhi most popular?
The single biggest year for Riddhi was 2007, when 34 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Riddhi is about 17 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Riddhi a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Riddhi 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.