Rising since 2014, #1,341 for girls today.
Popularity of Samadhi since 2004
Babies named Samadhi per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 52 |
| 2010s | 128 |
| 2020s | 681 |
Meaning & origin
Samadhi is a spiritual name with deep roots in Indian philosophy, entering U.S. naming records only in 2004. Since then, it has risen steadily in popularity, particularly from 2014 onward, reflecting a broader cultural interest in mindfulness and yoga. In 2025, the name ranked 1,341st nationwide, with a concentration in states like Texas, California, and Tennessee. Its peak year came in 2024, just before the latest data, suggesting growing but still rare usage. As a word name drawn from Sanskrit, it carries profound meaning without straying into invented spirituality, making it a distinctive choice for families seeking a name with meditative resonance.
Samadhi is a Sanskrit term (समाधि) central to Hindu, Buddhist, Jain, and yogic traditions, referring to a profound state of meditative absorption or oneness with the object of meditation. As a given name, it is rare in India and the West, adopted primarily by families with spiritual or yogic inclinations. Its use as a personal name is a modern phenomenon, first appearing in U.S. records in 2004.
Where Samadhi is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Sama, Madhi, Sami
Variants: Samadhee
Sibling names for Samadhi
Names that share Samadhi's style, for a brother or sister.
