Ridhi

Meaning & origin

Ridhi, a modern respelling of the Sanskrit name Riddhi, entered U.S. records in 1994 and has been steadily rising in use since 1997, reflecting a broader trend of parents embracing Indian names and adapting their spellings for English speakers. The name peaked in popularity in 2017 and currently ranks 5722, with a frequency of 1 in 76,537 births in 2025. While Ridhi has not yet appeared in any state's top-name lists, its growing trajectory suggests increasing acceptance of Hindu-derived names outside the Indian diaspora. The name's meaning, rooted in prosperity and divine abundance, aligns with aspirational naming practices, and its phonetic simplicity makes it accessible across cultures. Ridhi's main variant, Riddhi, remains more common in India, but the z-less spelling reflects a pattern of anglicization that has also produced variants like Ridhiya.

Ridhi is a variant spelling of Riddhi, a name derived from the Sanskrit root 'ṛdh' meaning 'to prosper, to succeed.' In Hindu tradition, Riddhi is the goddess of prosperity and abundance, often considered a consort of Ganesha. The name has been used in India for centuries but gained popularity as a given name for girls in the late 20th century, particularly among Hindi-speaking families. The altered spelling Ridhi emerged as a modern respelling, likely influenced by phonetic simplicity or regional pronunciation.