Lakshmi

Lakshmi is a girl's name of Indian origin meaning “sign.” In 2024 it was given to 27 girls in the United States.

Lakshmi at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Hindu & Indian
Meaning
“sign”
Pronunciation
/ˈlʌkʃmiː/

About the name Lakshmi

Lakshmi belongs to the Hindu & Indian tradition. Its meaning — “sign” — is the sense carried by its Indian roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Lakshmi first appears in Social Security records in 1971. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #3034 in 2011, and in 2024 27 babies received the name — 859 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Lakshmi in US records

First recorded (US)
1971
Best US rank
#3034 in 2011
Peak year
2011
Babies named Lakshmi in 2024
27
Total since 1880
859

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Lakshmi mean?

Lakshmi means “sign” in its Indian roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Lakshmi a boy or girl name?

Lakshmi is a girl name. In 2024, 27 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Lakshmi?

Lakshmi comes from the Hindu & Indian tradition.

How popular is the name Lakshmi?

Lakshmi first appears in US records in 1971. Its best-ever ranking was #3034 in 2011, and 27 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Lakshmi?

Lakshmi is pronounced /ˈlʌkʃmiː/ (IPA).

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