Girl · #15,082 in 2026

Bhakti

Bhakti is a concept common in Dharmic Religions which means attachment, fondness for, devotion to, trust, homage, worship, piety, faith, or love. In Indian religions, it may refer to loving devotion for a personal God, a formless ultimate reality or an enlightened being. Bhakti is often a deeply emotional devotion based on a relationship between a devotee and the object of devotion.

Current Rank
#15,082
Peak Rank
#9,974 (2009)
Total Babies
157
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1987
First Year
2020
Last Year
2009
Peak Year
#9974
Peak Rank
157
Total Count
25
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Bhakti

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Bhakti is a concept common in Dharmic Religions which means attachment, fondness for, devotion to, trust, homage, worship, piety, faith, or love. In Indian religions, it may refer to loving devotion for a personal God, a formless ultimate reality or an enlightened being. Bhakti is often a deeply emotional devotion based on a relationship between a devotee and the object of devotion.

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The Story of Bhakti

Bhakti first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1987, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2009, when 11 Bhaktis were born — ranking #9,974 that year. As of 2026, Bhakti ranks #15,082 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 157 Bhaktis have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Bhakti

Phonetically similar names — useful when Bhakti is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

  • Bhakta
  • Botty
  • Bachi
  • Bhatti
  • Bati
  • Baki
  • Botti
  • Bacta
  • Boxty
  • Balked
  • Balky
  • Boughty

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Bhakti

What does the name Bhakti mean?
Bhakti is a concept common in Dharmic Religions which means attachment, fondness for, devotion to, trust, homage, worship, piety, faith, or love. In Indian religions, it may refer to loving devotion for a personal God, a formless ultimate reality or an enlightened being. Bhakti is often a deeply emotional devotion based on a relationship between a devotee and the object of devotion.
How popular is Bhakti in 2026?
In 2026, Bhakti ranks #15,082 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Bhakti most popular?
Bhakti reached its peak popularity in 2009, ranking #9,974 that year with 11 babies given the name.
Is Bhakti a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Bhakti is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Bhakti?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Bhakti include Laurali, Netra, Hydee. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Bhakti

Bhakti is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1987 and has accumulated 157 births in the dataset. Bhakti's peak popularity came in 2009 when it ranked #9,974. Use the chart and map above to compare Bhakti's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.