Nidhi

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Pronounced NID-hee /ˈnɪd.hi/Medium

Meaning: From Sanskrit nidhi, 'a treasure, a store of wealth, a treasury' (the treasures of the god Kubera)Medium

In 30 seconds: A treasure: Nidhi is Sanskrit for 'a treasure, a store of wealth'. Warm, classic, and bright (said 'NID-hee').

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Origin MediumSanskrit

MeaningFrom Sanskrit nidhi, 'a treasure, a store of wealth, a treasury' (the treasures of the god Kubera)

U.S. rank (2024)#6077 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births20 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2007

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,497

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

Nidhi comes from Sanskrit nidhi, 'a treasure, a store of wealth, a treasury' (the nine nidhis are the treasures of Kubera, the god of wealth). A warm, classic Indian girls' name for a treasured child (said 'NID-hee'; nickname Nidu).

In the U.S. it appears in South Asian families. Rare, a-treasure at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Nidhi means 'a treasure, a store of wealth, a treasury' in Sanskrit (the fabled treasures of Kubera, the god of wealth) — a warm, classic Indian name for a cherished, treasured child (said 'NID-hee').

Overall data confidence 70%

Sanskrit references — nidhi — etymology

Variations

NidheeNiddhi

Nicknames

Nidu

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Nidhi mean?

Nidhi is Sanskrit for 'a treasure, a store of wealth'.

How do you pronounce Nidhi?

It's said NID-hee /ˈnɪd.hi/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Nidhi a boy or girl name?

Nidhi is a girl's name.

How popular is Nidhi?

Nidhi is a rare name in the U.S.