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Vaidehi

Girl name · Indian

MeaningSita · Sanskrit

Vaidehi is an Indian girl name meaning “Sita”, 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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  • Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Vaidehi would score 14 points, thanks largely to the V (worth 4).
  • GenerationVaidehi peaked in 2003, which makes it a Gen Z name. The typical Vaidehi you'd meet today is about 22 years old.
  • Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Vaidehi would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 114,943 baby girls got the name in 2025.
  • HistoryVaidehi first shows up in US birth records in 1997, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 28 years since.
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hello, little Vaidehi

US births per million girls, 1997–2025

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

About the name Vaidehi

Vaidehi is a girl name of Indian origin meaning “Sita”. 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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Questions about the name Vaidehi

What does the name Vaidehi mean?

Vaidehi means “Sita” and comes from Sanskrit.

What is the origin of the name Vaidehi?

Vaidehi 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 Vaidehi a boy or girl name?

Vaidehi is a girl name. In 2025, 14 US girls were named Vaidehi.

How popular is the name Vaidehi?

Vaidehi ranked #7,491 for US girls in 2025, given to 14 babies. Its best year was 2003, when it reached #7,207. Over the last five years it has climbed 915 places.

What should I know before naming my baby Vaidehi?

Vaidehi is an Indian girl name meaning “Sita”, 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.