Sandhya" is a feminine given name of Sanskrit origin, meaning " Twilight ". It signifies the time of day between daylight and darkness. In some cultures, it also symbolizes the union of two opposing forces, light and dark, harmony and balance. This name has been traditionally used in India but has gained global recognition due to its unique meaning and sound. Sandhya is composed of four letters and pronounced as /sænˈdʒə/.
The name Sandhya experienced varying popularity over the years, with a notable spike from 1997 to 2004, peaking at 24 births in 2004. However, it appears that its usage has declined since then, with fewer than 10 births recorded each year from 2005 onwards, and as low as 5 births in recent years like 2018. Overall, there have been a total of 504 births named Sandhya between 1966 and 2018.