Ahilya Girl
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: uh-HIL-yah //əˈhɪl.jə//
Origin: Sanskrit; Hindi
Meaning: unparalleled; unique
Historical & Cultural Background
In Sanskrit, Ahilya is a significant figure in Hindu mythology, known as the wife of sage Gautama and a symbol of virtue and redemption. In Hindu texts, she was transformed into stone and later restored to her human form, representing themes of fidelity and forgiveness.
The name is also used in modern Hindi-speaking cultures, reflecting its deep roots in Indian heritage and spirituality.
Famous people named Ahilya
In this section, you will find notable people named Ahilya. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Ahilya who have made a significant impact on popular culture.
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Ahilya Bai Holkar — queen and ruler.
Ahilya Devi — notable figure in Indian history.
Fictional characters named Ahilya
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Ahilya — Hindu mythology.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Ahilya was first seen in the United States in 2024.
Ahilya has ranked as high as #1354 nationally, which occurred in 2024, and has been most popular in .
In the past 5 years the name Ahilya has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Ahilya is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Ahilya was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Ahilya
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Ahilya.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 6 |