Dhani

♂ Boy

How to Pronounce Dhani

Pronounced DAH-nee /ˈdɑ.ni/Medium

Meaning: From Sanskrit/Hindi, linked to 'dhan' ('wealth'), giving 'wealthy, prosperous.' Dhani is also the name of a raga (melodic mode) in Indian classical music. Borne in South Asian and diaspora families.Medium

In 30 seconds: Dhani is an Indian name tied to 'dhan,' wealth — 'prosperous.' It doubles as the name of a raga in Indian classical music. A soft, two-beat name.

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Origin MediumSanskrit

MeaningFrom Sanskrit/Hindi, linked to 'dhan' ('wealth'), giving 'wealthy, prosperous.' Dhani is also the name of a raga (melodic mode) in Indian classical music. Borne in South Asian and diaspora families.

U.S. rank (2023)#9122 ↗ Rising

2023 U.S. births8 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2010

Total births (all-time)≈ 244

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

Dhani comes from Sanskrit and Hindi, linked to dhan ('wealth'), and reads as 'wealthy, prosperous.' It is also a raga in Indian classical music. In the U.S. it appears among South Asian families and a few others.

It stayed rare in America — a few dozen boys a year around 2010 — carried in part by cultural figures who bore it, though it remained uncommon overall.

Did you know? Dhani names both a person and a mood: it is a raga, a melodic framework in Indian classical music, as well as a given name meaning 'wealthy.'

Overall data confidence 70%

References — Dhani — Sanskrit 'dhan'/wealth; also a raga; bearers Dhani Harrison, Dhani Jones

Variations

DhanyDhanrajDani

Nicknames

DhanDan

Famous Bearers

★Dhani Harrison (1978–present)
English musician, son of Beatle George Harrison; leads the band thenewno2.
★Dhani Jones (1978–present)
American former NFL linebacker and television host.

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Dhani mean?

Dhani is an Indian/Sanskrit name linked to 'dhan' (wealth), meaning 'wealthy' or 'prosperous'; it is also a raga in Indian classical music.

How do you pronounce Dhani?

It's said DAH-nee /ˈdɑ.ni/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Dhani a boy or girl name?

Dhani is used here as a boy's name.

How popular is Dhani?

Dhani is rare in the U.S., appearing mainly among South Asian families and a few notable bearers.