Sadhana
Meaningdevotion · Sanskrit
Sadhana is an Indian girl name meaning “devotion”, 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 flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name.
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- Hidden namesLook closely: Sadhana has the name Hana hiding inside it.
- GenerationSadhana peaked in 2013, which makes it a Gen Alpha name. The typical Sadhana you'd meet today is about 12 years old.
- Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Sadhana would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 200,000 baby girls got the name in 2025.
- HistorySadhana first shows up in US birth records in 1999, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 26 years since.
US births per million girls, 1999–2025
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About the name Sadhana
Sadhana is a girl name of Indian origin meaning “devotion”. With 3 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, so a short middle name balances it nicely. 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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- Girl name: Maya · illusion
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- Unisex name: Arya · noble
- Girl name: Kali · black
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- Unisex name: Veda · knowledge
Questions about the name Sadhana
What does the name Sadhana mean?
Sadhana means “devotion” and comes from Sanskrit. Other girl names with a similar meaning include Taqwa (“piety, devotion”) and Walaa (“loyalty, devotion”).
What is the origin of the name Sadhana?
Sadhana 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 Sadhana a boy or girl name?
Sadhana is a girl name. In 2025, 8 US girls were named Sadhana.
How popular is the name Sadhana?
Sadhana ranked #10,917 for US girls in 2025, given to 8 babies. Its best year was 2013, when it reached #6,462. Over the last five years it has climbed 173 places.
What names are similar to Sadhana?
If you like Sadhana, you might also like Taqwa and Walaa.
What should I know before naming my baby Sadhana?
Sadhana is an Indian girl name meaning “devotion”, 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 flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.