Radha

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Pronounced RAH-dah /ˈrɑ.dɑ/High

Meaning: Success, prosperity; from Sanskrit radha — the name of Krishna's beloved, embodiment of devotionHigh

In 30 seconds: The soul's love for the divine, named: Radha is Krishna's beloved in Hindu devotion — her longing the very model of the heart's reach for God. Sanskrit for 'success, prosperity', and devotion incarnate.

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Origin HighSanskrit

MeaningSuccess, prosperity; from Sanskrit radha — the name of Krishna's beloved, embodiment of devotion

U.S. rank (2025)#2853 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births60 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2025

Total births (all-time)≈ 984

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

Radha comes from Sanskrit radha, 'success, prosperity', and names the beloved of the god Krishna — the gopi whose devotion symbolizes the soul's yearning for the divine. She is central to the Bhakti tradition of loving worship.

In the U.S. it appears in Indian families and among lovers of Sanskrit names. Uncommon, prosperous at the root, and spiritually rich.

Did you know? Radha and Krishna are so inseparable in Hindu worship that temples honor them as one — 'Radha-Krishna' — her love held up as the highest spiritual ideal.

Overall data confidence 88%

Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary — radha — root meaning

Variations

RadheRadhika

Nicknames

Radhi

Famous Bearers

★Radha Mitchell (1973-)
Australian actress known for films including Pitch Black and Silent Hill
★Radha Blank
American filmmaker and actress who wrote and directed The Forty-Year-Old Version
★Radha
Hindu goddess and divine consort of Krishna, central figure in Vaishnavism

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Radha mean?

Radha is Sanskrit for 'success, prosperity' and names the beloved of Krishna in Hindu devotion.

How do you pronounce Radha?

It's said RAH-dah /ˈrɑ.dɑ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Radha a boy or girl name?

Radha is a girl's name.

How popular is Radha?

Radha is an uncommon name in the U.S. and beloved across India.