Holding steady, #13,208 for girls today.
Popularity of Artha since 1895
Babies named Artha per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1922, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Artha's real moment was 1900.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1890s | 6 | 0 |
| 1900s | 32 | 0 |
| 1910s | 97 | 10 |
| 1920s | 115 | 17 |
| 1930s | 124 | 35 |
| 1940s | 115 | 40 |
| 1950s | 45 | 10 |
| 1960s | 0 | 5 |
| 1970s | 8 | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 | 0 |
| 2020s | 6 | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Artha is a name with deep roots in Sanskrit, referring to 'meaning,' 'wealth,' or 'purpose,' and is one of the four purusharthas in Hindu philosophy. Although first recorded in the US in 1895, its rank of 13,208 in 2025 shows its rarity, with only 1 in every 267,878 babies receiving the name. Its peak year was 1900, and its trajectory has remained stable. The name is most often used for girls and has no top states, reflecting its sporadic use across the country.
Artha is derived from Sanskrit (अर्थ), meaning 'meaning,' 'wealth,' 'purpose,' or 'object of desire.' In Hindu philosophy, it is one of the four purusharthas (goals of human life), alongside dharma, kama, and moksha. The name has been used among Indian families for over a century, though it remains relatively rare in the Western context.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Arthi
Sibling names for Artha
Names that share Artha's style, for a brother or sister.
