Holding steady.
Popularity of Smrithi since 2001
Babies named Smrithi per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 55 |
| 2010s | 58 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Smrithi is a Sanskrit name meaning 'memory,' first recorded in the United States in 2001. Its popularity peaked in 2012, and as of 2025 it remains a stable but rare choice, not appearing in the top 1000 rankings. The name is closely associated with Hindu tradition, referencing the Smriti corpus of remembered texts. Despite its low frequency, Smrithi has a strong phonetic and cultural resonance for families seeking a name with deep roots in Indian heritage.
Smrithi derives from the Sanskrit root 'smṛ' (to remember) and is a feminine given name. In Hindu tradition, Smriti refers to a body of revered texts remembered and transmitted orally, as opposed to Shruti (heard revelation). The name has been used in India and among the Indian diaspora, gaining moderate popularity in the early 2000s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Smriti, Smri
Variants: Smriti
Sibling names for Smrithi
Names that share Smrithi's style, for a brother or sister.
