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Drishti

Girl name · Indian

Meaningsight, vision · Sanskrit

Drishti is an Indian girl name meaning “sight, vision”, with Sanskrit roots. Sanskrit names are rich in meaning, often drawn from nature, virtues or Hindu tradition. 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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  • GenerationDrishti peaked in 2014, which makes it a Gen Alpha name. The typical Drishti you'd meet today is about 11 years old.
  • Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Drishti would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 270,270 baby girls got the name in 2025.
  • HistoryDrishti first shows up in US birth records in 2003, the first year at least 5 babies got it. That makes it a fairly new name, younger than many of today's parents.
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hello, little Drishti

US births per million girls, 2003–2025

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

About the name Drishti

Drishti is a girl name of Indian origin meaning “sight, vision”. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the open vowel at the end makes it sound soft and warm. It's a fresh, modern name that only arrived in US birth records in recent decades and is still gaining fans. 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 Drishti

What does the name Drishti mean?

Drishti means “sight, vision” and comes from Sanskrit. Other girl names with a similar meaning include Aislyn (“dream, vision”), Aisling (“dream, vision”) and Darshana (“vision”).

What is the origin of the name Drishti?

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

Is Drishti a boy or girl name?

Drishti is a girl name. In 2025, 6 US girls were named Drishti.

How popular is the name Drishti?

Drishti ranked #13,208 for US girls in 2025, given to 6 babies. Its best year was 2014, when it reached #8,053. Over the last five years it has climbed 245 places.

What names are similar to Drishti?

If you like Drishti, you might also like Aislyn, Aisling and Darshana.

What should I know before naming my baby Drishti?

Drishti is an Indian girl name meaning “sight, vision”, with Sanskrit roots. Sanskrit names are rich in meaning, often drawn from nature, virtues or Hindu tradition. 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.