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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Nandini — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Nandi|Nandita
SanskritGirl↓ Fading

Nandini

nahn-DEE-nee · 3 syllables

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Girl
#7463
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#7463
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 10
Peak rank
#5691 in 2021
5yr change
-878 ranks
Birth frequency
4.2 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
0% boy · 100% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #7463 · Stable since 2020

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US girl names
Top 200 girl names
Sanskrit girl names
Nandini

Popularity score: 10  ·  SSA Rank: #7463

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
40
Higher than 40% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↓ Fading
-878 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
55
16 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
SanskritIndianHinduGirl3-syllableMeaningfulReligiousClassicJoyfulRare in USSouth Asian
Character
graceful elegancejoyful spiritnurturing compassionartistic sensitivitydevoted loyalty
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Nandinis

dedicatedtalentedversatileprofessionalgraceful
STRONG
High confidence

Nandini is a Sanskrit girl name with cooling SSA momentum. It ranked #7463 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↓ Fading · -878 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#7463 · very rare
Nandini at a Glance
Meaning:From Sanskrit meaning 'delightful' or 'joyful'. In Hindu tradition, Nandini is associated with happiness and divine grace.
Language root:Sanskrit
Peak rank:#5691 in 2021
5yr change:-878 ranks
Sex usage:0% boy · 100% girl
Notable bearers
Nandini Nayanthara
Indian actress
Nandini Unni Krishna
Bharatanatyam dancer
Similar Sound
NanditaNaliniNadiaNainaNidhya
Similar Style
PriyaDivyaAnjaliPoojaKavya
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Nandini
ArjunRohan◈AdityaIshaDiyaVikramAnaya
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Nandini · Overview
Summary

Nandini is a Sanskrit girl name with cooling SSA momentum. It ranked #7463 in the US in 2024.

Strengths
Meaningful · Religious character
Nandini carries a warm, gentle quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Popularity declining
Rank has dropped 878 positions in the last year. Consider whether this trajectory matters for your decision.
Domain taken
nandini.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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