Nandini Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Indian
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Nandini means 'joy' or 'delight' and is associated with the Hindu goddess Kamadhenu.
Meaning of the Name Nandini
Nandini is a feminine name of Indian origin, derived from the Sanskrit word 'nanda' which means 'joy' or 'delight'. It is also associated with the Hindu goddess Kamadhenu, who is often depicted as a cow who grants wishes and brings prosperity. Nandini symbolizes beauty, happiness, and abundance. The name has a strong cultural significance in India and is often given to girls born during auspicious occasions or festivals.
Popularity of the Name Nandini
The popularity for the name Nandini peaked in popularity in the year 2006 with 56 births, which ranked number 5,262 out of 31,643 unique names for that year. Nandini had the most female births in 2006 with 56, which ranked number 3,017 out of 20,061 female names for that year. The number of births for the name Nandini has declined sharply over the last ten years from 26 births to 15 births, a decline of -42.31%. Among females, Nandini has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 26 births to 15 births, a decline of -42.31%.
Nationwide Popularity of Nandini
- 20 Year Trend of Nandini: -61.54%
- 10 Year Trend of Nandini: -42.31%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Nandini: -42.31%
Popularity of Nandini by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Nandini. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Nandini in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Nandini is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Nandini
- Total Births of Nandini: 14 (-5.35%)
- Female Births of Nandini: 14 (-5.35%)
Given the downward trend of Nandini over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -5.35% decrease in total births, for a total of 14 births in 2024. For Females, births for Nandini have been decreasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 14 female births in 2024, a decrease of -5.35%.