Rashmi

Rashmi is a girl's name of Indian origin meaning “ray of light.” It is a rare choice in US records.

Rashmi at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Hindu & Indian
Meaning
“ray of light”

About the name Rashmi

Rashmi belongs to the Hindu & Indian tradition. Its meaning — “ray of light” — 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, Rashmi first appears in Social Security records in 1967. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #4392 in 1974, and in 2024 0 babies received the name — 308 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Rashmi in US records

First recorded (US)
1967
Best US rank
#4392 in 1974
Peak year
1981
Total since 1880
308

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Rashmi mean?

Rashmi means “ray of light” in its Indian roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Rashmi a boy or girl name?

Rashmi is a girl name.

What origin is the name Rashmi?

Rashmi comes from the Hindu & Indian tradition.

How popular is the name Rashmi?

Rashmi first appears in US records in 1967. Its best-ever ranking was #4392 in 1974, and 0 babies were given the name in 2024.

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