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Bodhi

Bodhi ranks #139 out of 6,032 boy dog names in our data (the #1 boy dog name is Charlie). Across all 14 places, 295 dogs carry the name. It's also a cat name: #1,097 for cats.
Bodhi's popularity trend

Bodhi's share of dogs, year by year — or toggle to its yearly rank. Peak year by share: 2024.

0.02%0.04%0.06%200720112015201920232025
Dogs in our data
295
across 14 places
Popularity rank
#139
of 6,032 boy dog names
5-year rank move
+174
2020 → 2025
Gender split
92% boys
8% girls92% boys
What does Bodhi mean?
2 syllablesOrigin: Sanskrit

Bodhi is Sanskrit for "awakening" or "enlightenment," a term central to Buddhism, most famously tied to the Bodhi tree, under which the Buddha is said to have reached enlightenment.

Bodhi has a calm, grounded feel, a name that suits a pet with a serene, easygoing presence. It fits a companion who seems wise beyond their years.

Etymology & pronunciation from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).

Where Bodhi shows up

Bodhi's share of each place's counted dogs. Places count differently — hover a Share figure for the basis. Click a heading to sort.

SeattleUnited States of America0.2%
Maple RidgeCanada0.1%
CambridgeUnited States of America0.1%
Allegheny CountyUnited States of America0.0%
New York CityUnited States of America0.0%
Noosa ShireAustralia0.0%
WorcesterUnited States of America0.0%
DarwinAustralia0.0%
Port Adelaide EnfieldAustralia0.0%
Surf Coast ShireAustralia0.0%
ZürichSwitzerland0.0%
Basel-StadtSwitzerland0.0%
PlayfordAustralia0.0%

Names like Bodhi

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