GirlSanskrit origin2 syllables
Padma
Meaning: “lotus”
About the name Padma
Padma is a girl name with Sanskrit roots, meaning “lotus”.
It has a unique feel. In 2025, Padma ranked #12856 for girls in the US, with 7 babies given the name. Its peak year since 1940 was 2007. Since 2000, 100% of US babies named Padma were girls.
Etymology
From Sanskrit, meaning “lotus”.
Name meaning adapted from Wiktionary (“Padma”) by Wiktionary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- US rank 2025
- #12856
- In 2015
- Not ranked
- Babies in 2025
- 7
Popularity of Padma, 1940–2025
Latest SSA data: 2025.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration national baby names (public domain; names given to at least 5 babies of one sex per year).
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Name meanings marked or linked “Wiktionary” are adapted from Wiktionary by Wiktionary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0; each name page links its source entry.