Holding steady.
Popularity of Sangeeta since 1965
Babies named Sangeeta per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 20 |
| 1970s | 79 |
| 1980s | 43 |
| 1990s | 30 |
| 2000s | 5 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Sangeeta first entered U.S. birth records in 1965, at the start of a wave of interest in Indian names. Its peak year was 1974, when it achieved its highest usage among American parents. Over the next decade, the name's frequency declined steadily. Despite its stable trajectory in recent decades, Sangeeta remains a rare choice, with fewer than one in a million newborns receiving the name in any given year. It is most commonly given within communities of Indian heritage, reflecting its deep roots in Sanskrit and its association with the arts.
Sangeeta derives from the Sanskrit word 'sangeeta' (संगीत), meaning 'music' or 'song'. It is composed of 'sam' (together) and 'gita' (song). The name has long been used across the Indian subcontinent, often associated with the goddess Saraswati, the deity of music and the arts. It gained popularity in the United States beginning in the mid-1960s, reflecting growing interest in Indian names.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Sangu, Geeta, Sangy
Variants: Sangita, Sangitha
Sibling names for Sangeeta
Names that share Sangeeta's style, for a brother or sister.
