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Ridhima

ri-DEE-mah · A modern coined name of uncertain meaning, perhaps derived from Sanskrit 'ridh' meaning to prosper.

Peak popularity
2013
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Rising since 2005

Rising since 2005.

Popularity of Ridhima since 2005

Babies named Ridhima per year in U.S. Social Security records.

7132020102020Most births 2013Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
2000s46
2010s123
2020s56

Meaning & origin

Ridhima is a modern Indian name that first appeared in U.S. Social Security records in 2005, reflecting a broader trend of diaspora families choosing names rooted in Indian tradition yet new in form. It saw a peak in 2013, when it was most frequently recorded. The trajectory since 2005 shows rising usage, though it remains relatively rare. The name's etymology is uncertain; it may be related to the Sanskrit root 'ridh' (to prosper) or a variation of Ridhi (prosperity), combined with a fashionable suffix. Ridhima has not been associated with any top states, indicating its use is spread across the U.S. without a regional concentration.

Ridhima is a compound-like modern Indian name. The first element may be related to Sanskrit 'ridh' (to prosper, increase) or a variant of Ridhi (prosperity). The suffix '-ima' adds a feminine touch. The name first appeared in U.S. records in 2005 and gained modest popularity in the 2010s, peaking in 2013.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Riddhi, Ridhi, Rima

Variants: Riddhima, Ridhema

Sibling names for Ridhima

Names that share Ridhima's style, for a brother or sister.

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Ridhima mean?
Ridhima is a modern Indian name possibly derived from Sanskrit 'ridh' meaning to prosper. The exact meaning is uncertain.
How popular is Ridhima?
Ridhima first appeared in U.S. records in 2005. It peaked in 2013 but has not ranked among the top 1,000 names.
Is Ridhima a boy's or girl's name?
Ridhima is almost exclusively used as a girl's name.