Chinmayi
A girl's name of Sanskrit origin with 90 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
If you're considering Chinmayi, you're looking at a name that fewer than 90 families have ever chosen in the U.S. That kind of rarity is intentional — it signals that the name was chosen for its sound, its personal meaning, or a family connection rather than a trend.
The open, approachable ending gives Chinmayi a crisp, modern feel that pairs easily with most surnames.
In the most recent SSA release, Chinmayi ranks #13794 among U.S. girl names — distinctive enough to stand out.
Chinmayi is a girl's baby name of Sanskrit origin meaning 'blissful,' 'full of divine consciousness,' or 'one who is absorbed in divine knowledge,' from the Sanskrit chinmaya. It is a name used in Hindu philosophy to describe a state of pure spiritual awareness.
Indian singer Chinmayi Sripada has brought this name wider recognition in Tamil and Telugu music — giving it both ancient philosophical depth and contemporary artistic association.
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In the American context, Chinmayi is a girl's name with a focused stretch of recorded use (2003–2024). Its Sanskrit roots connect it to a broader naming tradition, but in practice, American usage often reshapes names — adding nicknames, shifting pronunciation, and building new associations that diverge from the original cultural context.
Today, Chinmayi is an active part of the American naming landscape (ranked #13794), continuing to accumulate its own cultural meaning with each new child who carries it.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Chinmayi has 13+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2003.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 23 | #14308 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 44 | #13231 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 23 | #13433 | — |
The Story of Chinmayi
A Gen Z name
Peaking in 2009, Chinmayi is a name that defines a generation. Girls named Chinmayi are most likely born between 2003 and 2019.
How rare is Chinmayi?
Only about 1 in every 600,000 babies born in 2024 was named Chinmayi — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2003, peaked in the 2010s with 44 births that decade, and remains solidly popular today.
Chinmayi by the numbers
- Would fill 2 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(13 years, 2003–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 6 | #13794 |
| 2023 | 6 | #13788 |
| 2022 | 5 | #15801 |
| 2021 | 6 | #13847 |
| 2016 | 6 | #14715 |
| 2015 | 8 | #12075 |
| 2014 | 9 | #11180 |
| 2013 | 8 | #12237 |
| 2012 | 7 | #13798 |
| 2010 | 6 | #15380 |
| 2009 | 11 | #10122 |
| 2006 | 7 | #13896 |
| 2003 | 5 | #16282 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2003–2024