Sandhya

Sandhya is a girl's name of Indian origin meaning “twilight.” It is a rare choice in US records.

Sandhya at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Hindu & Indian
Meaning
“twilight”

About the name Sandhya

Sandhya belongs to the Hindu & Indian tradition. Its meaning — “twilight” — 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, Sandhya first appears in Social Security records in 1966. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #4670 in 1969, and in 2024 0 babies received the name — 504 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Sandhya in US records

First recorded (US)
1966
Best US rank
#4670 in 1969
Peak year
2004
Total since 1880
504

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Sandhya mean?

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

Is Sandhya a boy or girl name?

Sandhya is a girl name.

What origin is the name Sandhya?

Sandhya comes from the Hindu & Indian tradition.

How popular is the name Sandhya?

Sandhya first appears in US records in 1966. Its best-ever ranking was #4670 in 1969, and 0 babies were given the name in 2024.

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