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Adhira

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Pronounced ə-DEE-rah /əˈdi.rɑ/Medium

Meaning: From Sanskrit adhira, 'lightning; restless, swift; impatient (in a spirited sense)'Medium

In 30 seconds: Lightning; swift: Adhira is Sanskrit for 'lightning; restless, swift'. Bright, spirited, and warm (said 'ə-DEE-rah').

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Origin MediumSanskrit

MeaningFrom Sanskrit adhira, 'lightning; restless, swift; impatient (in a spirited sense)'

U.S. rank (2025)#3905 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births37 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2019

Total births (all-time)≈ 385

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Adhira comes from Sanskrit adhira, 'lightning; restless, swift, spirited; impatient (in an eager, lively sense)'. A bright, energetic, modern Indian girls' name (said 'ə-DEE-rah'; nickname Adhi).

In the U.S. it appears in South Asian families. Rare, lightning-and-swift at the root, and spirited.

Did you know? Adhira means 'lightning; restless, swift, spirited' in Sanskrit — a bright, lively, modern Indian name (said 'ə-DEE-rah').

Overall data confidence 70%

Sanskrit references — adhira — etymology

Variations

AdhirahAdira

Nicknames

Adhi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Adhira mean?

Adhira is Sanskrit for 'lightning; restless, swift, spirited'.

How do you pronounce Adhira?

It's said ə-DEE-rah /əˈdi.rɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Adhira a boy or girl name?

Adhira is a girl's name.

How popular is Adhira?

Adhira is a rare name in the U.S.