Nivedha
A girl's name of Sanskrit origin with 39 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Among U.S. girl's names, Nivedha is not in the current national top 1,000. In fact, it is among the rarest names in the SSA dataset — a choice that signals bold individuality.
With records spanning 2003 to 2016, Nivedha has a focused history that reflects a particular moment in naming culture rather than a centuries-old tradition.
Nivedha is not in the current top 1,000 girl names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Nivedha is a girl's baby name of Sanskrit origin, a variant of Nivedita or Nivedha, from the Sanskrit nivedita meaning 'dedicated' or 'consecrated' — one who has offered themselves in devotion. The concept of nivedana (offering, dedication) is central to Hindu devotional practice.
Nivedha is used primarily in South Indian Hindu families. The name's meaning of consecrated dedication gives it a deeply spiritual quality — a child whose life is understood as a gift offered to the divine.
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Names travel. They cross oceans, change spelling, shift pronunciation, and accumulate new associations with each culture that adopts them. Nivedha is rooted in the Sanskrit tradition, but its presence in American naming since 2003 means it has been shaped by English phonetics, local customs, and the cultural context of the families who chose it.
Nivedha’s rarity (39 recorded births) may indicate it is strongly tied to a specific cultural community or family tradition, rather than part of the broader American naming mainstream.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Nivedha has 6+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2003.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 6 | ▼ |
| 2000s | 33 | — |
The Story of Nivedha
A Gen Z name
Peaking in 2004, Nivedha is a name that defines a generation. Girls named Nivedha are most likely born between 2003 and 2014.
How rare is Nivedha?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Nivedha is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2003, peaked in the 2000s with 33 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(6 years, 2003–2016)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 6 | #15709 |
| 2009 | 6 | #16716 |
| 2007 | 6 | #17048 |
| 2006 | 6 | #16572 |
| 2004 | 9 | #11376 |
| 2003 | 6 | #15247 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2003–2016