Samarth Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Samarth has its roots in Sanskrit, meaning powerful or capable. It has evolved through various forms in Prakrit and Modern Hindi. The name is associated with positive traits of strength and competence, and it has no biblical relevance. Throughout history, Samarth has maintained its popularity, especially in modern India.
The name Samarth is most popular in New Jersey, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Alpha generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Samarth has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, too falling for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Samarth' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 14966th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 3451st out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1920th out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Samarth' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Samarth"
Pronunciation
/səˈmɑːrθ/
Origin
Sanskrit
Etymology
The name Samarth is derived from the Sanskrit word 'samartha', which means 'powerful', 'capable', or 'competent'.
Meaning
powerful, capable, competent
Language Evolution
Sanskrit: समर्थ (samartha), Prakrit: समरथ (samaratha), Modern Hindi: समर्थ (samarth)
Historical Usage
The name Samarth has been used in India for centuries and gained popularity in modern times due to its positive connotations of strength and capability.
Variants & Derivatives
Samarthya, Samarthan, Samarthi
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, the name Samarth is viewed positively in Indian culture, often associated with strength, capability, and success.
Famous People
Samarth Ramdas (17th century saint and poet), Samarth Shankar (a contemporary Indian author)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Samarth"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Samarth"
"Samarth" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 14966th of 16616 | 9 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 3451st of 24088 | 446 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 1920th of 23106 | 956 |
Regional Popularity of "Samarth" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
61.50% 2818th/4582 |
46.86% 2420th/5164 |
43.89% 3210th/7313 |
32.17% 2401st/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
56.95% 2269th/3984 |
31.96% 1434th/4487 |
32.63% 2226th/6822 |
20.30% 1274th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Samarth" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Samarth"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Samarth" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.