Swati

A girl's name of Sanskrit origin with 403 recorded U.S. births.

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Meaning & Origin

Alternative spelling of Swazi.

Swati is a girl's baby name of Sanskrit origin, from the Sanskrit Svāti, one of the 27 Nakshatras (lunar mansions) in Hindu astrology, associated with the bright star Arcturus. The name is associated with purity, independence, and self-reliance in Vedic tradition.

Swati is a beloved name across India, particularly in Hindu families who value the astrological and spiritual meaning embedded in celestial names. In the United States it appears among South Asian American families, connecting children to a rich astronomical and cultural heritage.

EtymologyShow more

The ending of a name often carries more etymological information than the beginning. Swati's final sounds are open, approachable — ending on a vowel softens the overall impression. In English-language naming, many feminine names end on open vowels or soft consonants, creating a melodic, approachable quality. Swati follows that feminine pattern.

Explore the ending-based name pages on this site to find names that share Swati's suffix pattern — names with similar endings often share a style and era, even when they come from different linguistic backgrounds.

At a Glance

403

Total births

Since 1965

1988

Peak

20 births

1965

First recorded

43 years of data

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Popularity Over Time

Swati has 39+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1965.

First appeared: 1965Peak: 1988 (20 births)

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Swati
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2000s	63	#13385	▼
1990s	95	#9605	▼
1980s	134	#5955	▲
1970s	97	#5928	▲
1960s	14	#6178	—

The Story of Swati

A Millennial name

Peaking in 1988, Swati is a Millennial-era classic. Girls named Swati are most likely born between 1978 and 1998.

How rare is Swati?

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

The journey through the decades

First appeared in the records in 1965, peaked in the 1980s with 134 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.

Swati by the numbers

Would fill 8 school buses
Meeting one Swati per day would take 1.1 years

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(39 years, 1965–2007)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Swati
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2007	11	#10738	+5 (83.3%)
2006	6	#16882	-1 (-14.3%)
2005	7	#14334	+1 (16.7%)
2004	6	#15860	-2 (-25.0%)
2003	8	#12277	+2 (33.3%)
2002	6	#15178	-1 (-14.3%)
2001	7	#13325	-5 (-41.7%)
2000	12	#8484	+4 (50.0%)
1999	8	#11246	-5 (-38.5%)
1998	13	#7481	+4 (44.4%)
1997	9	#9712	-1 (-10.0%)
1996	10	#8752	+4 (66.7%)
1995	6	#13195	-2 (-25.0%)
1994	8	#10433	-1 (-11.1%)
1993	9	#9446	+2 (28.6%)
1992	7	#11593	-6 (-46.2%)
1991	13	#6937	+1 (8.3%)
1990	12	#7252	+5 (71.4%)
1989	7	#10700	-13 (-65.0%)
1988	20	#4470	+5 (33.3%)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Swati is primarily a girl's name.

When was Swati most popular?

Swati reached its peak popularity in 1988 with 20 births that year. It is not currently in the top rankings.

How popular is the name Swati?

Swati is not currently in the top rankings but has been given to 403 babies in the U.S. since 1965. Its peak was in 1988.

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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1965–2007