Declining since 2019, #3,903 for girls today.
Popularity of Adhira since 2005
Babies named Adhira per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 7 |
| 2010s | 206 |
| 2020s | 172 |
Meaning & origin
Adhira entered the U.S. Social Security records in 2005 and reached its peak popularity at rank 3903 in 2019. Since then, its use has been falling, with a 1-in-43,440 rate in 2025. The name is most common in Texas and California, reflecting its South Asian heritage. Derived from Sanskrit for 'lightning', Adhira carries a sense of swift power and has been used in Hindu communities for generations. Its recent ascent in the U.S. aligns with broader interest in short, Sanskrit-origin names like Anika and Aarav.
Adhira derives from Sanskrit अधिरा (adhirā), a feminine name meaning 'lightning' or 'impetuous'. In Hindu mythology, Adhira is associated with swiftness and divine energy. The name has been used in India for centuries, particularly in Bengali and Marathi communities, and gained modest modern attention outside South Asia in the early 2000s.
Where Adhira is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Adhira” around the world
Where Adhira lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Adhi, Adhu, Dira
Sibling names for Adhira
Names that share Adhira's style, for a brother or sister.
