Saket

A boy's name of Sanskrit origin with 219 recorded U.S. births.

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Meaning & Origin

nominative plural of sake

Saket is a boy's baby name of Sanskrit origin, the ancient Sanskrit name for Ayodhya, the holy city of Lord Rama in Hindu tradition. Saket means "heaven" or "the abode of Lord Rama," making it a name with profound religious significance in Vaishnavism.

Saket connects a child directly to one of Hinduism's most sacred places and figures. It is used widely in North India, particularly among Hindu families devoted to the Vaishnava tradition, as a name that honors the divine realm of Rama.

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In the American context, Saket is a boy's name with a focused stretch of recorded use (2000–2023). Its Sanskrit roots connect it to a broader naming tradition, but in practice, American usage often reshapes names — adding nicknames, shifting pronunciation, and building new associations that diverge from the original cultural context.

With 219 total births, Saket exists at the edges of the American naming landscape — a name known primarily to the families who carry it, giving it an intensely personal character.

At a Glance

219

Total births

Since 2000

2009

Peak

24 births

2000

First recorded

24 years of data

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Popularity Over Time

Saket has 20+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2000.

First appeared: 2000Peak: 2009 (24 births)

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Saket
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	18	#12309	▼
2010s	72	#8915	▼
2000s	129	#6749	—

The Story of Saket

A Gen Z name

Peaking in 2009, Saket is a name that defines a generation. Boys named Saket are most likely born between 2000 and 2019.

How rare is Saket?

With fewer than 500 recorded births, Saket is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.

The journey through the decades

First appeared in the records in 2000, peaked in the 2000s with 129 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.

Saket by the numbers

Would fill 5 school buses

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(20 years, 2000–2023)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Saket
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2023	5	#13801	0
2021	5	#13728	-3 (-37.5%)
2020	8	#9397	+2 (33.3%)
2018	6	#11883	+1 (20.0%)
2015	5	#13688	-4 (-44.4%)
2014	9	#8666	-1 (-10.0%)
2013	10	#7993	+1 (11.1%)
2012	9	#8746	-11 (-55.0%)
2011	20	#4793	+7 (53.8%)
2010	13	#6633	-11 (-45.8%)
2009	24	#4255	+7 (41.2%)
2008	17	#5443	+6 (54.5%)
2007	11	#7491	-5 (-31.3%)
2006	16	#5481	0
2005	16	#5235	+7 (77.8%)
2004	9	#8047	+1 (12.5%)
2003	8	#8481	-4 (-33.3%)
2002	12	#6004	+6 (100.0%)
2001	6	#10314	-4 (-40.0%)
2000	10	#6736	—

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Saket a boy's or girl's name?

Saket is primarily a boy's name.

When was Saket most popular?

Saket reached its peak popularity in 2009 with 24 births that year. It is not currently in the top rankings.

How popular is the name Saket?

Saket is not currently in the top rankings but has been given to 219 babies in the U.S. since 2000. Its peak was in 2009.

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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2000–2023