Asmitha
A girl's name of Sanskrit origin with 6 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Only 6 babies have been named Asmitha in recorded U.S. history. That level of rarity means your child would almost certainly be the only one in their school, their workplace, and most rooms they walk into — a genuinely one-of-a-kind choice.
Asmitha is not in the current top 1,000 girl names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Asmitha is a girl's baby name of Sanskrit origin, a variant spelling of Asmita, meaning 'pride,' 'self-respect,' or 'consciousness of self.' In Sanskrit and yogic philosophy, asmitā is one of the five kleshas — the fundamental obstacles to spiritual liberation.
Used as a personal name, Asmitha carries a sense of dignity and self-awareness. It is popular in India, particularly in Maharashtra and Karnataka, and in the U.S. it appears among South Indian and Gujarati diaspora families who value names with philosophical depth.
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Asmitha first shows up in U.S. Social Security records in 2006. A twenty-first-century entry, Asmitha belongs to the newest generation of American names — often coined, blended, or borrowed from international sources.
Its Sanskrit classification suggests a path from sanskrit linguistic traditions into American usage, though the specific route — whether through immigration, literature, or cultural exchange — would require deeper historical research.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Asmitha has 1+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2006.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 6 | #15373 | — |
The Story of Asmitha
A Gen Z name
Peaking in 2006, Asmitha is a name that defines a generation. Girls named Asmitha are most likely born between 2006 and 2006.
How rare is Asmitha?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Asmitha is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2006, peaked in the 2000s with 6 births that decade.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(1 years, 2006–2006)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 6 | #15373 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2006–2006