Vidhi
A feminine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "procedure" or "rule".
Name Census estimates that about 541 living Americans carry the first name Vidhi. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Vidhi today is around 17 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Vidhi births was 2005 (42 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Vidhi. 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
541
~ 1 in 633,557 Americans
Peak year
2005
42 babies that year
Average age
17
years old
2024 SSA rank
#11,010
Tracked since 1991
Popularity
Vidhi: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Vidhi from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 279 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
Vidhi 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 Vidhi during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Vidhis live
The SSA's state-level files cover 4 states and territories. New Jersey, Illinois, California recorded the most babies named Vidhi, while New York, California, Illinois recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 27 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Vidhi
The name Vidhi finds its origins in the Sanskrit language and Hindu culture. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "vidhi," which means "rule" or "procedure." The name has been used for centuries in the Indian subcontinent, particularly in regions where Sanskrit and Hindu traditions held sway.
Vidhi is a prominent name in Hindu scriptures and texts. In the Vedas, one of the oldest and most sacred Hindu scriptures, the word "vidhi" is used to refer to the prescribed rituals and ceremonies that were an integral part of the Vedic religion. The name Vidhi is also associated with the concept of "Dharma," which encompasses the principles of righteous living and moral conduct.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Vidhi can be found in the ancient Indian epic, the Mahabharata. In this epic, Vidhi is mentioned as the personification of the cosmic order and the enforcer of rules and regulations in the universe. This association with order and propriety may have contributed to the name's popularity among Hindu families.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Vidhi. One such figure was Vidhi Vinod Thurputkaar (1724-1810), a renowned Sanskrit scholar and poet from the Maratha Empire in present-day Maharashtra, India. His works include commentaries on ancient Hindu texts and compositions on various subjects, including grammar, poetry, and philosophy.
Another notable bearer of the name was Vidhi Charan Shastri (1865-1935), a prominent Indian historian and Sanskrit scholar from Rajasthan. He authored several books on Indian history, culture, and literature, and his works are considered influential in preserving and promoting the study of ancient Indian texts.
In the realm of performing arts, Vidhi Vilasini Devi (1880-1967) was a celebrated classical dancer and choreographer from West Bengal, India. She was instrumental in reviving and popularizing the Kathak dance form, a major classical dance style of North India. Her contributions to the art form earned her numerous accolades and recognition.
Vidhi Singhania (born 1984) is a contemporary Indian fashion designer and entrepreneur. She founded the popular clothing brand "Vidhi Singhania" and has been recognized for her contributions to the Indian fashion industry, particularly in promoting sustainable and ethical fashion practices.
Vidhi Beri (born 1970) is an Indian classical vocalist and musician. She is renowned for her mastery of the Khayal style of Hindustani classical music and has performed extensively both in India and internationally, earning acclaim for her powerful and emotive renditions of classical compositions.
People
Vidhi + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Vidhi as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with V
Other first names starting with V with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Vidhi: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Vidhi?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 541 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Vidhi 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 633,557 US residents.
Is Vidhi a common name?
We classify Vidhi as "Very Rare". It ranks above 85.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 548 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Vidhi most popular?
The single biggest year for Vidhi was 2005, when 42 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Vidhi is about 17 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Vidhi a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Vidhi 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.