Girl · #7,099 in 2026

Gurbani

Gurbani is a Sikh term, very commonly used by Sikhs to refer to various compositions by the Sikh Gurus and other writers of Guru Granth Sahib. In general, hymns in the central text of the Sikhs, the Guru Granth Sahib, are called Gurbani. Among Amritdhari Sikhs, a few texts from Dasam Granth which are read as Nitnem, like Tav-Prasad Savaiye and Chaupai, are also considered Gurbani.

Current Rank
#7,099
Peak Rank
#6,903 (2024)
Total Babies
176
5-Yr Trend
+27%
2008
First Year
2026
Last Year
2024
Peak Year
#6903
Peak Rank
176
Total Count
17
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Gurbani

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

Gurbani is a Sikh term, very commonly used by Sikhs to refer to various compositions by the Sikh Gurus and other writers of Guru Granth Sahib. In general, hymns in the central text of the Sikhs, the Guru Granth Sahib, are called Gurbani. Among Amritdhari Sikhs, a few texts from Dasam Granth which are read as Nitnem, like Tav-Prasad Savaiye and Chaupai, are also considered Gurbani.

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Etymology
Gurbani is composed of two words: 'Gur' and 'Bani'. Gur has multiple meanings depending on context. In Guru Granth Sahib , Gur is used for multiple meanings, as per context of hymn. The common use of Gur is either for wisdom and internal conscious mind (referred to as Chitta or Antar Atma). According to Pashaura Singh, compositions found in the Guru Granth Sahib are referred to either as bani ("utterances") or gurbani ("utterance of the guru"). Thereby Gurbani either means the speech of wisdom or the speech of conscious mind . Gurbani is directly received from inside after attaining a Supreme

The Story of Gurbani

Gurbani first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 2008, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2024, when 16 Gurbanis were born — ranking #6,903 that year. As of 2026, Gurbani ranks #7,099 for baby girls with 15 births, rising sharply (+27% over the past five years). In total, more than 176 Gurbanis have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Gurbani

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

  • Grani
  • Gorani
  • Granny
  • Grainy
  • Grannie
  • Greeny
  • Greenie
  • Greaney
  • Grano
  • Graney
  • Gerben
  • Grinney

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Frequently Asked Questions about Gurbani

What does the name Gurbani mean?
Gurbani is a Sikh term, very commonly used by Sikhs to refer to various compositions by the Sikh Gurus and other writers of Guru Granth Sahib. In general, hymns in the central text of the Sikhs, the Guru Granth Sahib, are called Gurbani. Among Amritdhari Sikhs, a few texts from Dasam Granth which are read as Nitnem, like Tav-Prasad Savaiye and Chaupai, are also considered Gurbani.
How popular is Gurbani in 2026?
In 2026, Gurbani ranks #7,099 among girls' names in the U.S., with 15 babies given the name that year.
When was Gurbani most popular?
Gurbani reached its peak popularity in 2024, ranking #6,903 that year with 16 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Gurbani most popular?
Gurbani has historically been most popular in California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Gurbani.
Is Gurbani a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Gurbani is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Gurbani?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Gurbani include Kajsa, Memori, Aireona. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Gurbani

Gurbani is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2008 and has accumulated 176 births in the dataset. Gurbani's peak popularity came in 2024 when it ranked #6,903. Use the chart and map above to compare Gurbani'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.