Laxmi, of Sanskrit origin, translates to 'fortune' or 'prosperity'. It is a unisex given name popular among Hindus, often used as an invocation to the Hindu goddess of wealth and prosperity, Lakshmi. In various Indian languages like Hindi, Bengali, Telugu, and Tamil, Laxmi is pronounced differently but retains its meaning. The name has gained global recognition due to its association with the goddesses Lakshmi in Hinduism and Shri in Jainism.
"The name Laxmi saw a significant increase in popularity between 2011 and 2012, with the number of births nearly doubling from 7 to 10. However, it then experienced fluctuations, with births ranging from 5 to 7 over the following years. In total, there were 52 children named Laxmi born between 1998 and 2016."