Hriday
Meaningheart · Sanskrit
Hriday is an Indian boy name meaning “heart”, 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.
Did you know?
- Word funHriday doesn't repeat a single letter: 6 letters, all different.
- Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Hriday would score 13 points, thanks largely to the H (worth 4).
- GenerationHriday is having its moment right now. Most Hridays are still in diapers or at preschool, so picture a Gen Alpha or Gen Beta kid.
- Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Hriday would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 53,476 baby boys got the name in 2025.
- HistoryHriday first shows up in US birth records in 2004, the first year at least 5 babies got it. That makes it a fairly new name, younger than many of today's parents.
US births per million boys, 2004–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Hriday
Hriday is a boy name of Indian origin meaning “heart”. 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
More Indian boy names
- Unisex name: Makai · toward the sea
- Boy name: Arjun · bright, shining
- Boy name: Zain · beauty, grace
- Unisex name: Idris · possibly studious
- Boy name: Aarav · peaceful, calm
- Unisex name: Rohan · ascending
- Unisex name: Aryan · noble
- Boy name: Ishaan · lord, ruler
Questions about the name Hriday
What does the name Hriday mean?
Hriday means “heart” and comes from Sanskrit. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Tadeo (“possibly brave heart”), Hugh (“heart, mind”), Obinna (“father's heart”) and Fuad (“heart”).
What is the origin of the name Hriday?
Hriday is Indian in origin, and its meaning traces back to Sanskrit. Other Indian names to consider are Makai (“toward the sea”), Arjun (“bright, shining”), Zain (“beauty, grace”) and Idris (“possibly studious”).
Is Hriday a boy or girl name?
Hriday is a boy name. In 2025, 32 US boys were named Hriday.
How popular is the name Hriday?
Hriday ranked #3,513 for US boys in 2025, given to 32 babies. That's its best rank ever: the name is at the height of its popularity right now. Over the last five years it has climbed 8,509 places.
What names are similar to Hriday?
If you like Hriday, you might also like Tadeo, Hugh, Obinna and Fuad.
What should I know before naming my baby Hriday?
Hriday is an Indian boy name meaning “heart”, 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.