Gargi

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Pronounced GAR-gee /ˈɡɑr.ɡi/Medium

Meaning: From Sanskrit Gargi — the name of Gargi Vachaknavi, a revered woman philosopher and sage of the Vedic age; taken as 'a learned/wise woman'; we note the sageLow

In 30 seconds: A learned woman; a Vedic philosopher: Gargi is Sanskrit. Lyrical, dignified, and warm (said 'GAR-gee').

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MeaningFrom Sanskrit Gargi — the name of Gargi Vachaknavi, a revered woman philosopher and sage of the Vedic age; taken as 'a learned/wise woman'; we note the sage

U.S. rank (2025)#12338 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 197

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

Gargi comes from Sanskrit — the name of Gargi Vachaknavi, a celebrated woman philosopher and sage of the Vedic age who debated the great sage Yajnavalkya — taken as 'a learned/wise woman' (we note the sage). A lyrical, dignified Indian name (said 'GAR-gee').

In the U.S. it appears in South Asian families. Rare, a-learned-woman at the root, and dignified.

Did you know? Gargi is the name of Gargi Vachaknavi, a revered woman philosopher and sage of the Vedic age — taken as 'a learned/wise woman' — a lyrical, dignified name (we note the sage; said 'GAR-gee').

Overall data confidence 48%

Sanskrit references — Gargi — sage noted

Variations

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What does the name Gargi mean?

Gargi is Sanskrit — the name of a revered woman philosopher of the Vedic age, taken as 'a learned/wise woman'. We note the sage.

How do you pronounce Gargi?

It's said GAR-gee /ˈɡɑr.ɡi/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Gargi a boy or girl name?

Gargi is a girl's name.

How popular is Gargi?

Gargi is a rare name in the U.S.