Lakshmi
Lakshmi: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈlʌkʃmiː/
Meaning and origin of Lakshmi
- A female given name from Sanskrit used in India.
Etymology
Borrowed from Sanskrit लक्ष्मी (lakṣmī, “mark, sign”).
How popular is Lakshmi?
Since 1880, 877 girls in the U.S. have been named Lakshmi. Its highest rank for girls was #3034 in 2011. In 2025, 18 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Lakshmi
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
More Sanskrit girl names
Sibling name ideas for Lakshmi
Sister and brother names that share Lakshmi's Sanskrit roots and are still in the U.S. top 1,000.
Lakshmi FAQ
What does the name Lakshmi mean?
A female given name from Sanskrit used in India. Borrowed from Sanskrit लक्ष्मी (lakṣmī, “mark, sign”).
What is the origin of the name Lakshmi?
Lakshmi is listed as a name of Sanskrit origin.
How popular is the name Lakshmi?
Since 1880, 877 girls in the U.S. have been named Lakshmi. Its highest rank for girls was #3034 in 2011. In 2025, 18 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Lakshmi a boy or girl name?
Lakshmi is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 877 girls and 0 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.