Boy Name · Sanskrit Origin
Bodhi
Bodhi is a boy's name whose meaning is not firmly attested in the historical record. It is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Origin and meaning: English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0). Popularity: US Social Security Administration.
Considering Bodhi? It is a boy name, rooted in Sanskrit naming tradition, and ranks in our Rare popularity tier. Phonetically it shares territory with Bodie.
Bodhi meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Bodhi has a distinctive sound and evolving modern usage.
Origin: Sanskrit naming roots help connect Bodhi to related Sanskrit baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Bodhi as B·O·D·H·I, with 5 letters and a boy usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Bodhi is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Bodhi variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Bodhia, Bodhie, Bodhiy, Bodh.
- Nicknames: Bod and B.
- Middle names: Pair Bodhi with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Bodhi middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Bodie, Boyd, Bode, Buddy, Betty — full picks on the sibling names for Bodhi guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Bodhi? Browse our names like Bodhi guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Bodhi
What does the name Bodhi mean?
Bodhi has no single meaning that is firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a boy name in US birth records, and parents usually choose it for its sound rather than a documented meaning.
What is the origin of Bodhi?
Bodhi originates in Sanskrit naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Bodhi?
Bodhi has 5 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Bodhi a boy's or girl's name?
Bodhi is primarily used as a boy's name in US records.
How popular is Bodhi in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Bodhi sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Bodhi?
Names that share Bodhi's sound and style include Bodie, Boyd, Bode, Buddy, Betty.
What middle names pair well with Bodhi?
Good middle-name fits for Bodhi pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Bodhi is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Bodhi is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Bodhi?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Bodhi share its rhythm without rhyming — Bodie, Boyd, Bode all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.