Shraddha
Meaningfaith · Sanskrit
Shraddha is an Indian girl name meaning “faith”, 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 a longer name that leaves plenty of room for nicknames, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.
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- Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Shraddha would score 16 points, thanks largely to the H (worth 4).
- GenerationShraddha peaked in 2019, which makes it a Gen Alpha name. The typical Shraddha you'd meet today is about 6 years old.
- Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Shraddha would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 322,581 baby girls got the name in 2025.
- HistoryShraddha first shows up in US birth records in 1993, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 32 years since.
US births per million girls, 1993–2025
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About the name Shraddha
Shraddha is a girl name of Indian origin meaning “faith”. 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. 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 Shraddha
What does the name Shraddha mean?
Shraddha means “faith” and comes from Sanskrit. Other girl names with a similar meaning include Vera (“faith”), Faith (“faith”), Imani (“faith”) and Iman (“faith”).
What is the origin of the name Shraddha?
Shraddha 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 Shraddha a boy or girl name?
Shraddha is a girl name. In 2025, 5 US girls were named Shraddha.
How popular is the name Shraddha?
Shraddha ranked #14,942 for US girls in 2025, given to 5 babies. Its best year was 2019, when it reached #5,612. Over the last five years it has slipped 6,973 places.
What names are similar to Shraddha?
If you like Shraddha, you might also like Vera, Faith, Imani and Iman.
What should I know before naming my baby Shraddha?
Shraddha is an Indian girl name meaning “faith”, 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 a longer name that leaves plenty of room for nicknames, 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.