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Vaidehi

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Pronounced vy-DEH-hee /vaɪˈdɛ.hi/Medium

Meaning: From Sanskrit, 'princess of Videha' — a name of the goddess Sita (daughter of King Janaka of Videha, wife of Rama); we note the goddessLow

In 30 seconds: Princess of Videha; a name of Sita: Vaidehi is Sanskrit. Lyrical, devout, and warm (said 'vy-DEH-hee').
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Origin LowSanskrit
MeaningFrom Sanskrit, 'princess of Videha' — a name of the goddess Sita (daughter of King Janaka of Videha, wife of Rama); we note the goddess
U.S. rank (2025)#7858 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births14 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2003
Total births (all-time)≈ 262

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202419972025

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

Vaidehi comes from Sanskrit, 'princess of Videha' — a name of the goddess Sita (daughter of King Janaka of Videha, wife of Rama; we note the goddess). A lyrical, devout name (said 'vy-DEH-hee'; nickname Vaidu).

In the U.S. it appears in South Asian families. Rare, princess-of-Videha at the root, and devout.

Did you know? Vaidehi means 'princess of Videha' in Sanskrit — a name of the goddess Sita (daughter of King Janaka of Videha and wife of Rama) — a lyrical, devout name (we note the goddess; said 'vy-DEH-hee').
Overall data confidence 44%
References — Vaidehi — goddess noted

Variations

VaideheeVidehi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Vaidehi mean?

Vaidehi is Sanskrit for 'princess of Videha' — a name of the goddess Sita. We note the goddess.

How do you pronounce Vaidehi?

It's said vy-DEH-hee /vaɪˈdɛ.hi/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Vaidehi a boy or girl name?

Vaidehi is a girl's name.

How popular is Vaidehi?

Vaidehi is a rare name in the U.S.

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