How Many People Are Named Dhanya?

Complete statistics for the name Dhanya: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Dhanya
Very Rare
Sanskrit

Dhanya means 'blessed' in Sanskrit, making it a name rich with positive connotations. Only 280 people named Dhanya live in the US today, which means 1 in 1,179,000 Americans have this name, truly setting it apart. The majority of Dhanya's are under 30, indicating it's a name that's gaining popularity among younger generations.

~280
Living in US
1 in 1,179,000
Americans
2017
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Blessed
🌐
Origin
Sanskrit
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 8
Personality Traits
Blessed Fortunate Hopeful Joyful
8
Life Path Number

Life-path number 8 symbolizes power, authority, and success.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

45,572
Worldwide Bearers
#19,994
Global Rank
🇮🇳 India
41,309
🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
1,329
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
641
🇱🇰 Sri Lanka
572
🇶🇦 Qatar
565
🇴🇲 Oman
342
🇺🇸 United States
233
🇰🇼 Kuwait
123
🇧🇭 Bahrain
89
🇬🇧 England
75

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
280 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 13
282
Would be under 30 (100%)
0
Would be 30–60 (0%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 282 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2017

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Slowly rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
72
Classic Feel
11
Modern Appeal
100
International
99

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Dhanya Through the Generations

Dhanya, a name that's been quietly growing in popularity, saw its peak in 2017 with 21 births. Today, the name is predominantly held by those under 30, with 282 individuals falling into this age bracket. This stark contrast in age distribution highlights how Dhanya is a name that's becoming increasingly favored by modern parents, reflecting a shift towards more contemporary naming trends.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 6

✨ Similar Names to Dhanya

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Dhanya's Sanskrit roots

📄 About the Name Dhanya

How Many People Have the Name Dhanya?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 280 people in the United States currently share the name Dhanya. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,179,000 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Dhanya a Common or Rare Name?

Dhanya is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Dhanya Mean?

Dhanya means "blessed" and comes from Sanskrit origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Dhanya in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Dhanya Most Popular?

The name Dhanya reached peak popularity in 2017, with 21 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly rising.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Dhanya?

Approximately 280 people named Dhanya live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 282. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,179,000 Americans.

Is Dhanya a rare name?

Dhanya is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,179,000 Americans has this name.

What does the name Dhanya mean?

Dhanya means "blessed" and comes from Sanskrit origins.

Is Dhanya more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Dhanya are male and 100% are female.

When was Dhanya most popular?

Dhanya peaked in 2017 with 21 births that year. Current trend: Slowly rising.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US280
All-Time Births282
1 in X1 in 1,179,000
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age13
Peak Year2017
World Rank#19,994
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.