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Vrinda

Girl name · Indian

Meaningholy basil · Sanskrit

Vrinda is an Indian girl name meaning “holy basil”, 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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  • Word funVrinda doesn't repeat a single letter: 6 letters, all different.
  • GenerationVrinda is having its moment right now. Most Vrindas 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 Vrinda would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 67,114 baby girls got the name in 2025.
  • HistoryVrinda first shows up in US birth records in 1998, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 27 years since.
Newborn in a white knit cap
hello, little Vrinda

US births per million girls, 1998–2025

091819982025

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

About the name Vrinda

Vrinda is a girl name of Indian origin meaning “holy basil”. 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 Vrinda

What does the name Vrinda mean?

Vrinda means “holy basil” and comes from Sanskrit. Other girl names with a similar meaning include Rihanna (“sweet basil”), Tulsi (“holy basil”), Rayhana (“sweet basil”) and Reyhan (“sweet basil”).

What is the origin of the name Vrinda?

Vrinda 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 Vrinda a boy or girl name?

Vrinda is a girl name. In 2025, 24 US girls were named Vrinda.

How popular is the name Vrinda?

Vrinda ranked #5,238 for US girls in 2025, given to 24 babies. Its best year was 2023, when it reached #4,746. Over the last five years it has climbed 2,321 places.

What names are similar to Vrinda?

If you like Vrinda, you might also like Rihanna, Tulsi, Rayhana and Reyhan.

What should I know before naming my baby Vrinda?

Vrinda is an Indian girl name meaning “holy basil”, 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.