Bodhi
How to say it: BOH-dee · /ˈboʊdi/
From Sanskrit 'bodhi' meaning 'awakening' or 'enlightenment'; a central concept in Buddhist philosophy.
Bodhi was the 140th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 1,301 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up 3.3-fold in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #92 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #140 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 1,301 |
| Share of births | 1 in 1,178 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | ×3.3 |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #92 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
New to wide use, Bodhi has surged to its best in the 2020s and remains at the summit. Continued climbing is expected.
What goes with it
Bright and crisp, voiced BOH dee, it feels creative and mobile with a nature spirit. River shares its open air quality, and Bo makes a simple short form.
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Nicknames
- Bo
Honouring a Bodhi in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Bodhi is about 1 in 50.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, Hindi.
England and Wales: #115. Ireland: #165.
Famous people named Bodhi
- Bodhi Elfman (born 1969)American actor
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