Saketh
A boy's name of Sanskrit origin with 455 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
If you're considering Saketh, you're looking at a name that fewer than 455 families have ever chosen in the U.S. That kind of rarity is intentional — it signals that the name was chosen for its sound, its personal meaning, or a family connection rather than a trend.
The distinguished, classic ending gives Saketh a direct, strong feel that works well in both playground and boardroom.
In the most recent SSA release, Saketh ranks #10687 among U.S. boy names — distinctive enough to stand out.
Saketh is a boy's baby name of Sanskrit origin, referring to Saket — the ancient name of Ayodhya, the birthplace of Rama in Hindu tradition. Saket/Saketh is considered a sacred city in Vaishnavism, connected to the divine realm of Vishnu.
Naming a son Saketh is a devotional act in Hindu families — honoring both a holy city and the divine epic of the Ramayana. The name carries the spiritual weight of one of Hinduism's most beloved pilgrimage destinations.
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In the American context, Saketh is a boy's name with a focused stretch of recorded use (1998–2024). 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.
Today, Saketh is an active part of the American naming landscape (ranked #10687), continuing to accumulate its own cultural meaning with each new child who carries it.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Saketh was #4240 twenty years ago and has since drifted to #10687, but its charm endures.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 29 | #10690 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 170 | #6234 | ▼ |
| 2000s | 233 | #4185 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 23 | #5739 | — |
The Story of Saketh
A Gen Z name
Peaking in 2007, Saketh is a name that defines a generation. Boys named Saketh are most likely born between 1998 and 2017.
How rare is Saketh?
Only about 1 in every 514,286 babies born in 2024 was named Saketh — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1998, peaked in the 2000s with 233 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.
Saketh by the numbers
- Would fill 9 school buses
- Meeting one Saketh per day would take 1.2 years
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(26 years, 1998–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 7 | #10687 |
| 2022 | 5 | #13966 |
| 2021 | 9 | #8710 |
| 2020 | 8 | #9398 |
| 2019 | 7 | #10600 |
| 2018 | 7 | #10542 |
| 2017 | 11 | #7453 |
| 2016 | 21 | #4745 |
| 2015 | 24 | #4269 |
| 2014 | 29 | #3679 |
| 2013 | 18 | #5135 |
| 2012 | 18 | #5207 |
| 2011 | 15 | #5899 |
| 2010 | 20 | #4811 |
| 2009 | 29 | #3703 |
| 2008 | 18 | #5219 |
| 2007 | 31 | #3493 |
| 2006 | 25 | #3974 |
| 2005 | 27 | #3598 |
| 2004 | 21 | #4240 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1998–2024