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Padme

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Pronounced PAHD-may /ˈpɑd.meɪ/Medium

Meaning: From Sanskrit padma, 'a lotus' — a sacred flower and a name of the goddess Lakshmi; also the name of Padme Amidala in Star Wars; we note the goddess and the film characterLow

In 30 seconds: A lotus: Padme is Sanskrit 'a lotus'. Lyrical, sacred, and warm (said 'PAHD-may').
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Origin LowSanskrit
MeaningFrom Sanskrit padma, 'a lotus' — a sacred flower and a name of the goddess Lakshmi; also the name of Padme Amidala in Star Wars; we note the goddess and the film character
U.S. rank (2025)#5360 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births24 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2025
Total births (all-time)≈ 230

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202520062025

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

Padme comes from Sanskrit padma, 'a lotus' — a sacred flower in Hinduism and Buddhism (it appears in the mantra 'om mani padme hum') and a name of the goddess Lakshmi; it is also widely known as the name of Padme Amidala in Star Wars (we note the goddess and the film character). A lyrical name (said 'PAHD-may'; nickname Padma).

In the U.S. it appears in South Asian families and among Star Wars fans. Rare, a-lotus at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Padme means 'a lotus' in Sanskrit — a sacred flower and a name of the goddess Lakshmi (and famous as Padme Amidala in Star Wars) — a lyrical name (we note the goddess and the film character; said 'PAHD-may').
Overall data confidence 45%
References — Padma — goddess and film character noted

Variations

PadmaPadméPadmini

Nicknames

Padma

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Lakshmi— the goddess it names
Lotus— the English word-name
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Padme mean?

Padme is Sanskrit for 'a lotus' — a sacred flower and a name of Lakshmi; it is also a Star Wars character. We note the goddess and the film character.

How do you pronounce Padme?

It's said PAHD-may /ˈpɑd.meɪ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Padme a boy or girl name?

Padme is a girl's name.

How popular is Padme?

Padme is a rare name in the U.S.

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