Bodhi
Meaning: Awakening, enlightenment
Origin: Sanskrit/Buddhist
Gender: Boy
Rank in Australia: #222
Total births: 970
History: Bodhi surged in the 2010s as a spiritual name in Australia. The Buddhist term for enlightenment appeals to Australia's growing mindfulness culture. Point Break's Bodhi also gives it surf culture cred.
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Look at the data
Every number here comes directly from Australia’s birth records. No estimates, no averages — just the counts.
| Current rank (2025) | #63 |
| Babies named Bodhi in 2025 | 127 |
| Total recorded in Australia | 970 |
| Peak year | 2025 (127 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #61 |
| Years in records | 2017–2025 (9 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↑ 22 spots |
Frequently asked about Bodhi
What does the name Bodhi mean?
Bodhi means “Awakening, enlightenment” from Sanskrit/Buddhist roots.
What is the origin of the name Bodhi?
Bodhi has Sanskrit/Buddhist origin. The traditional meaning is “Awakening, enlightenment”.
How popular is Bodhi in Australia?
Bodhi ranked #63 in Australia in 2025 — given to 127 babies that year.
When was Bodhi most popular?
Bodhi peaked in 2025 with 127 babies registered that year in Australia.
Is Bodhi a boy or girl name?
Bodhi is predominantly a boys' name in Australia — over 90% of Bodhis in registered births are male.
Is the name Bodhi rising or falling in popularity?
Bodhi has risen 22 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years in Australia — from #85 in 2020 to #63 in 2025.
How long has Bodhi been recorded in Australia?
Bodhi appears in birth records in Australia across 9 years — from 2017 through 2025.