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Chandni

Girl name · Indian

Meaningmoonlight · Hindi

Chandni is an Indian girl name meaning “moonlight”, with Hindi roots. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds soft and friendly, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.

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  • Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Chandni would score 13 points, thanks largely to the H (worth 4).
  • GenerationChandni peaked in 1992, which makes it a Millennial name. The typical Chandni you'd meet today is about 33 years old.
  • HistoryChandni first shows up in US birth records in 1985, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 40 years since.
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hello, little Chandni

US births per million girls, 1985–2025

01122198520002007

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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).

About the name Chandni

Chandni is a girl name of Indian origin meaning “moonlight”. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the open vowel at the end makes it sound soft and warm. It hit its peak in the 1990s, so it feels familiar without being trendy. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.

Origin:Indian names

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Questions about the name Chandni

What does the name Chandni mean?

Chandni means “moonlight” and comes from Hindi. Other girl names with a similar meaning include Ayla (“halo of moonlight”) and Jyotsna (“moonlight”).

What is the origin of the name Chandni?

Chandni is Indian in origin, and its meaning traces back to Hindi. Other Indian names to consider are Maya (“illusion”), Lyla (“night”), Arya (“noble”) and Kali (“black”).

Is Chandni a boy or girl name?

Chandni is a girl name.

How popular is the name Chandni?

Chandni is rare: fewer than 5 US girls got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 2007. It peaked at #2,974 in 1992, so it's a name with history that few kids share today.

What names are similar to Chandni?

If you like Chandni, you might also like Ayla and Jyotsna.

What should I know before naming my baby Chandni?

Chandni is an Indian girl name meaning “moonlight”, with Hindi roots. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds soft and friendly, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.