Boy · #12,271 in 2026

Bodhan

Bodhan is a historic town and municipal city in the Nizamabad district of Telangana, India. Located about 27 km west of Nizamabad city ,Bodhan Town is known for its rich ancient and medieval history. The town, once called Podana or Podanapura, was an important center during the Satavahana dynasty and later served as a regional capital under the Rashtrakutas.

Current Rank
#12,271
Peak Rank
#12,271 (2012)
Total Babies
5
5-Yr Trend
Stable
2012
First Year
2012
Last Year
2012
Peak Year
#12271
Peak Rank
5
Total Count
1
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Meaning & Origin of Bodhan

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

Bodhan is a historic town and municipal city in the Nizamabad district of Telangana, India. Located about 27 km west of Nizamabad city ,Bodhan Town is known for its rich ancient and medieval history. The town, once called Podana or Podanapura, was an important center during the Satavahana dynasty and later served as a regional capital under the Rashtrakutas.

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Origin & history
Bodhan is identified as the ancient Podana town (Podanapura), which was known to be the capital of the Asmaka Mahajanapadas of ancient India that covered present-day Andhra Pradesh , Telangana , and Maharashtra . It was also served as the capital of Vinayaditya , an 8th century ruler of the Vemulavada Chalukya dynasty. Rakasipet is a part of Bodhan and has historical significance. It is considered that the Pandavas stayed near Bodhan while doing Aranyavas . Bhima killed Bakasura near Rakasipet (Bodhan), and that place is now known as Bhimuni Gutta. [ citation needed ] Ancient Bhagawan Bahubali

The Story of Bodhan

Bodhan first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2012, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2012, when 5 Bodhans were born — ranking #12,271 that year. As of 2026, Bodhan ranks #12,271 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 5 Bodhans have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2010s through the 2020s.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Bodhan

What does the name Bodhan mean?
Bodhan is a historic town and municipal city in the Nizamabad district of Telangana, India. Located about 27 km west of Nizamabad city ,Bodhan Town is known for its rich ancient and medieval history. The town, once called Podana or Podanapura, was an important center during the Satavahana dynasty and later served as a regional capital under the Rashtrakutas.
How popular is Bodhan in 2026?
In 2026, Bodhan ranks #12,271 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Bodhan most popular?
Bodhan reached its peak popularity in 2012, ranking #12,271 that year with 5 babies given the name.
Is Bodhan a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Bodhan is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Bodhan?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Bodhan include Aathan, Aazan, Abdalrhman. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Bodhan

Bodhan is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2012 and has accumulated 5 births in the dataset. Bodhan's peak popularity came in 2012 when it ranked #12,271. Use the chart and map above to compare Bodhan'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 .

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