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Dhairya

♂ Boy

Pronounced DHY-ree-ah /ˈðaɪ.ri.ɑ/Medium

Meaning: From the Sanskrit dhairya, 'courage; patience; fortitude; steadfastness; composure'Low

In 30 seconds: Courage; patience; fortitude: Dhairya is Sanskrit. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'DHY-ree-ah').
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Origin LowSanskrit
MeaningFrom the Sanskrit dhairya, 'courage; patience; fortitude; steadfastness; composure'
U.S. rank (2025)#7308 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births11 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2014
Total births (all-time)≈ 130

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201420082025

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

Dhairya comes from the Sanskrit dhairya, 'courage; patience; fortitude; steadfastness; composure'. A crisp, classic name (said 'DHY-ree-ah', with a soft 'dh' that TTS can miss).

In the U.S. it appears in Indian families. Rare, courage-and-patience at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Dhairya means 'courage; patience; fortitude; steadfastness' in Sanskrit — a crisp, classic name (said 'DHY-ree-ah', with a soft 'dh').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Dhairya — Sanskrit etymology

Variations

DhairyaaDhairy

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Dhairya mean?

Dhairya is Sanskrit for 'courage; patience; fortitude; steadfastness'.

How do you pronounce Dhairya?

It's said DHY-ree-ah /ˈðaɪ.ri.ɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Dhairya a boy or girl name?

Dhairya is a boy's name here (used for both sexes in some families).

How popular is Dhairya?

Dhairya is a very rare name in the U.S.

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