Rising since 1996, #2,332 for boys today.
Popularity of Samarth since 1996
Babies named Samarth per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 27 |
| 2000s | 256 |
| 2010s | 754 |
| 2020s | 433 |
Meaning & origin
Samarth is a meaning-rich Sanskrit name that entered U.S. records in 1996 and has been steadily rising ever since. Ranked 2,332 as of 2025, it is most popular in New Jersey and California, states with large South Asian communities. Its peak year so far was 2018, but its upward trajectory suggests growing cross-cultural appeal. The name's straightforward pronunciation and positive meaning ('capable, competent') make it a choice that balances tradition with modern aspiration.
Samarth derives from the Sanskrit word समर्थ (samartha), meaning 'capable, able, competent, or powerful'. It has been used as a given name in India for centuries, particularly among Hindu families, reflecting an aspirational virtue. The name appears in classical Sanskrit texts and continues to be chosen in modern times across the Indian subcontinent and diaspora.
Where Samarth is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Sam
Sibling names for Samarth
Names that share Samarth's style, for a brother or sister.
