Girl · #5,156 in 2026

Lakshmi

Lakshmi, or Laxmi, is a name derived from Lakshmi, one of the principal goddesses in Hinduism. People with the name include:Lakshmi (actress), Indian actress Lakshmi (writer) (1921–1987), Indian writer Laxmi Agarwal, Indian acid attack survivor and activist Laxmikant Berde (1954–2004), actor Lakshmi Kant Jha (1913–1988), Indian bureaucrat and diplomat Lakshmi Menon (actress), actress Lakshmi…

Current Rank
#5,156
Peak Rank
#3,014 (2011)
Total Babies
909
5-Yr Trend
+8%
1971
First Year
2026
Last Year
2011
Peak Year
#3014
Peak Rank
909
Total Count
54
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Lakshmi

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

Lakshmi, or Laxmi, is a name derived from Lakshmi, one of the principal goddesses in Hinduism. People with the name include:Lakshmi (actress), Indian actress Lakshmi (writer) (1921–1987), Indian writer Laxmi Agarwal, Indian acid attack survivor and activist Laxmikant Berde (1954–2004), actor Lakshmi Kant Jha (1913–1988), Indian bureaucrat and diplomat Lakshmi Menon (actress), actress Lakshmi…

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The Story of Lakshmi

Lakshmi first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1971, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2011, when 56 Lakshmis were born — ranking #3,014 that year. As of 2026, Lakshmi ranks #5,156 for baby girls with 25 births, gradually rising (+8%). In total, more than 909 Lakshmis have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Lakshmi

Phonetically similar names — useful when Lakshmi 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 Lakshmi

What does the name Lakshmi mean?
Lakshmi, or Laxmi, is a name derived from Lakshmi, one of the principal goddesses in Hinduism. People with the name include:Lakshmi (actress), Indian actress Lakshmi (writer) (1921–1987), Indian writer Laxmi Agarwal, Indian acid attack survivor and activist Laxmikant Berde (1954–2004), actor Lakshmi Kant Jha (1913–1988), Indian bureaucrat and diplomat Lakshmi Menon (actress), actress Lakshmi…
How popular is Lakshmi in 2026?
In 2026, Lakshmi ranks #5,156 among girls' names in the U.S., with 25 babies given the name that year.
When was Lakshmi most popular?
Lakshmi reached its peak popularity in 2011, ranking #3,014 that year with 56 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Lakshmi most popular?
Lakshmi has historically been most popular in Illinois, New York, California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Lakshmi.
Is Lakshmi a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Lakshmi is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Lakshmi?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Lakshmi include Tailyn, Aanvi, Yuleimy. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Lakshmi

Lakshmi is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1971 and has accumulated 909 births in the dataset. Lakshmi's peak popularity came in 2011 when it ranked #3,014. Use the chart and map above to compare Lakshmi'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.