MallowbyNames

Saketh

SUH-keth · One who is strong, powerful, or mighty.

Peak popularity
2014
Usually for
Boys
Trend
Declining since 2006

Declining since 2006.

Popularity of Saketh since 1998

Babies named Saketh per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2007, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Saketh's real moment was 2014.

102131200020102020Most births 2007Boys
Data table (by decade)
DecadeBoys
1990s23
2000s233
2010s170
2020s29

Meaning & origin

Saketh, a masculine name of Sanskrit origin, has been used in the United States since 1998. The name peaked in popularity in 2014 and has since seen a gradual decline, with numbers falling since 2006. While it has never entered the national top 1000, its rarity carries a distinct appeal for parents seeking a name with deep roots in Hindu tradition. Saketh is most commonly found among families of Indian heritage, and its usage remains primarily concentrated within this community.

Saketh is derived from the Sanskrit word 'saketha', meaning 'strength' or 'power'. It is a traditional Indian name, commonly used among Hindu families. The name has been in modern use in the United States since the late 1990s.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Sake, Keth

Sibling names for Saketh

Names that share Saketh's style, for a brother or sister.

Sisters: Aanya, Isha, Kavya, Riya, Sanya

Brothers: Arjun, Dhruv, Neel, Rohan, Vikram

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Saketh mean?
Saketh means 'strong' or 'powerful' in Sanskrit.
How popular is the name Saketh?
Saketh has never ranked in the top 1000 U.S. names. Its peak year was 2014, and it has been given to a small number of boys each year.
Is Saketh a boy's name?
Yes, Saketh is traditionally a masculine name.