Sandhya
Sandhya: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Sandhya
- A female given name from Sanskrit used in India.
Etymology
Borrowed from Sanskrit संध्या (saṃdhyā, “twilight”).
How popular is Sandhya?
Since 1880, 504 girls in the U.S. have been named Sandhya. Its highest rank for girls was #4670 in 1969. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.
Names similar to Sandhya
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Sibling name ideas for Sandhya
Sister and brother names that share Sandhya's Sanskrit roots and are still in the U.S. top 1,000.
Sandhya FAQ
What does the name Sandhya mean?
A female given name from Sanskrit used in India. Borrowed from Sanskrit संध्या (saṃdhyā, “twilight”).
What is the origin of the name Sandhya?
Sandhya is listed as a name of Sanskrit origin.
How popular is the name Sandhya?
Since 1880, 504 girls in the U.S. have been named Sandhya. Its highest rank for girls was #4670 in 1969. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.
Is Sandhya a boy or girl name?
Sandhya is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 504 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.