Girl · #13,427 in 2026

Dharani

Dharanis, also known as (Skt.) vidyās and paritas or (Pal.) parittas, are lengthier Buddhist mantras that function as mnemonic codes, incantations, or recitations. Almost all were composed in Sanskrit, although there are some Pali dharanis. Believed to generate protection and the power to generate merit for the Buddhist practitioner, they constitute a major part of historic Buddhist literature.

Current Rank
#13,427
Peak Rank
#13,427 (2024)
Total Babies
11
5-Yr Trend
Stable
2023
First Year
2024
Last Year
2024
Peak Year
#13427
Peak Rank
11
Total Count
2
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Dharani

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

Dharanis, also known as (Skt.) vidyās and paritas or (Pal.) parittas, are lengthier Buddhist mantras that function as mnemonic codes, incantations, or recitations. Almost all were composed in Sanskrit, although there are some Pali dharanis. Believed to generate protection and the power to generate merit for the Buddhist practitioner, they constitute a major part of historic Buddhist literature.

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The Story of Dharani

Dharani first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 2023, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2024, when 6 Dharanis were born — ranking #13,427 that year. As of 2026, Dharani ranks #13,427 for baby girls with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 11 Dharanis have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2020s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Dharani

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Dharani

What does the name Dharani mean?
Dharanis, also known as (Skt.) vidyās and paritas or (Pal.) parittas, are lengthier Buddhist mantras that function as mnemonic codes, incantations, or recitations. Almost all were composed in Sanskrit, although there are some Pali dharanis. Believed to generate protection and the power to generate merit for the Buddhist practitioner, they constitute a major part of historic Buddhist literature.
How popular is Dharani in 2026?
In 2026, Dharani ranks #13,427 among girls' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.
When was Dharani most popular?
Dharani reached its peak popularity in 2024, ranking #13,427 that year with 6 babies given the name.
Is Dharani a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Dharani is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Dharani?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Dharani include Roscoe, Maryel, Fayla. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Dharani

Dharani is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2023 and has accumulated 11 births in the dataset. Dharani's peak popularity came in 2024 when it ranked #13,427. Use the chart and map above to compare Dharani'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.