Dharma
Girl name · 7 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Dharma: 7 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 4 births in 1999.
Dharma is a Sanskrit name meaning "upholder" or "that which sustains", rooted in the ancient Indian concepts of righteousness, cosmic law, and personal duty. It became familiar to Western audiences largely through the 1960s counterculture, which embraced Eastern philosophies, and later through the television series *Lost*, whose mysterious Dharma Initiative lent the name a modern, cultish intrigue. Notable bearers include the pioneering American yoga teacher Dharma Mittra, known for his vast asana knowledge, and the British actress Dharma Moon. The name has no direct place connections, but its spiritual weight has made it a cross-cultural choice for parents drawn to meaning and mindfulness. A variant form, Dharam, is more common in Punjabi and Sikh contexts.
Girl 2 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 19994 babies
- Latest (1999)
- #5324 babies
- Total births
- 7since 1998
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y