Vindhya is a feminine given name of Sanskrit origin, meaning 'mountain'. It is derived from the ancient Indian epic, the Mahabharata, which narrates the tale of the Vindhyachal Mountains. This moniker has been popular among South Indians for centuries and continues to be bestowed upon newborn girls as a testament to their parents' wishes for strength and steadfastness in life, much like the mighty mountains it signifies.
The name Vindhya has seen peaks in popularity with 6 births each in 2002 and 2013, while maintaining a steady usage with 5 births in the years 2004, 2006, and 2018. Over this period spanning from 2002 to 2018, a total of 27 children were named Vindhya.