Girl · #16,763 in 2026

Laksmi

Lakshmi, also known as Shri, is one of the principal goddesses in Hinduism, revered as the goddess of fortune, wealth, prosperity, beauty, fertility, sovereignty, and abundance. She, Parvati, and Sarasvati form the trinity of goddesses called the Tridevi.

Current Rank
#16,763
Peak Rank
#16,763 (2011)
Total Babies
5
5-Yr Trend
Stable
2011
First Year
2011
Last Year
2011
Peak Year
#16763
Peak Rank
5
Total Count
1
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Laksmi

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

Lakshmi, also known as Shri, is one of the principal goddesses in Hinduism, revered as the goddess of fortune, wealth, prosperity, beauty, fertility, sovereignty, and abundance. She, Parvati, and Sarasvati form the trinity of goddesses called the Tridevi.

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Origin & history
Lakshmi lustrated by elephants, Uttar Pradesh, Kausambi, 1st century BCE The origins of Shri-Lakshmi can be traced to the earliest layers of Hindu sacred literature, particularly the Vedas . In the earliest texts, Shri or Lakshmi does not initially appear as a fully personified deity but as a collection of auspicious qualities and states such as radiance, beauty, abundance, power, and majesty. According to scholar Mandakranta Bose, this cluster of positive forces was gradually personified into a female divinity—a process consistent with a wider Indo-European pattern, in which ideals of well-be

The Story of Laksmi

The earliest SSA record of Laksmi as a baby girl name dates back to 2011, when 5 babies received it. 2011 was its biggest year on record, with 5 newborns named Laksmi — #16,763 in the national rankings. Laksmi last appeared in the published SSA data in 2011, with 5 recorded births — it has not charted nationally since. All told, over 5 Americans have carried the name since 1880, from the 2010s to the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Laksmi

Phonetically similar names — useful when Laksmi 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 Laksmi

What does the name Laksmi mean?
Lakshmi, also known as Shri, is one of the principal goddesses in Hinduism, revered as the goddess of fortune, wealth, prosperity, beauty, fertility, sovereignty, and abundance. She, Parvati, and Sarasvati form the trinity of goddesses called the Tridevi.
How popular is Laksmi in 2026?
In 2026, Laksmi ranks #16,763 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Laksmi most popular?
Laksmi reached its peak popularity in 2011, ranking #16,763 that year with 5 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Laksmi most popular?
Laksmi has historically been most popular in California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Laksmi.
Is Laksmi a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Laksmi is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Laksmi?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Laksmi include Aalyvia, Aashini, Aayden. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Laksmi

Laksmi is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2011 and has accumulated 5 births in the dataset. Laksmi's peak popularity came in 2011 when it ranked #16,763. Use the chart and map above to compare Laksmi'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.