Declining since 2010, #8,860 for girls today.
Popularity of Amrutha since 1999
Babies named Amrutha per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 6 |
| 2000s | 106 |
| 2010s | 108 |
| 2020s | 41 |
Meaning & origin
Amrutha is a feminine name of Sanskrit origin that entered U.S. records in 1999, making it a relatively recent addition to the American naming landscape. It reached its peak rank of 8,860 in 2013, though its popularity has been falling since 2010. The name remains rare, with approximately 1 in 146,115 newborns receiving it in 2025. Despite its low frequency, Amrutha carries strong cultural significance through its connection to the immortal nectar of Hindu mythology. Its usage is most concentrated among Indian-American communities, reflecting a broader trend of heritage names gaining modest visibility in the United States.
Amrutha is a feminine name of Sanskrit origin, derived from 'amrita' (अमृत), meaning 'immortal' or 'the nectar of immortality.' In Hindu mythology, amrita is the elixir of life churned from the cosmic ocean. The name has been long favored by Hindu families, particularly in South India, and gained moderate use in the United States starting in the late 1990s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Amu, Ammy, Rutha
Sibling names for Amrutha
Names that share Amrutha's style, for a brother or sister.
