Archa
An Indian feminine name derived from Sanskrit meaning "worship" or "adoration".
Name Census estimates that about 0 living Americans carry the first name Archa. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Archa today is around 0 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Archa births was 1918 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Archa. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Archa. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
0
~ - Americans
Peak year
1918
5 babies that year
Average age
-
1918 SSA rank
#4,208
Tracked since 1918
Popularity
Archa: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Archa by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Archa during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Archa
The name Archa is believed to have its origins in ancient Sanskrit, the classical language of India. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "archa," which means "worship" or "adoration." The earliest known use of this name dates back to around the 5th century BCE in ancient Indian texts and religious scriptures.
In Hindu mythology, Archa was the name of a powerful sage and spiritual leader revered for his wisdom and devotion to the divine. He is mentioned in several ancient Hindu texts, including the Puranas and the Upanishads, where he is depicted as a great teacher and a seeker of truth.
The name Archa also has connections to the practice of idol worship in Hinduism, where deities are venerated through consecrated images or icons known as "murtis." The process of consecrating these idols is called "archa," and it is considered a sacred ritual in Hindu tradition.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Archa was a renowned Indian philosopher and scholar who lived around the 6th century CE. He is known for his influential work on the Nyaya school of Hindu philosophy, which focused on logic, epistemology, and the pursuit of knowledge.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Archa. In the 11th century, Archa Narayana was a celebrated Sanskrit scholar and poet from the Indian state of Odisha. His works, particularly his epic poem "Arya Niti Shastra," were widely acclaimed for their literary merit and philosophical depth.
Another famous bearer of the name was Archa Devi, a 16th-century Hindu mystic and saint from the Indian state of Rajasthan. She is revered in the Bhakti tradition for her devotional poetry and her commitment to spiritual awakening.
In more recent times, Archa Sundaram was an influential Indian economist and statistician who lived from 1889 to 1965. He made significant contributions to the fields of economics and demography and served as the director of the Indian Statistical Institute.
Lastly, Archa Vijaya was a renowned Indian classical dancer and choreographer who lived from 1918 to 2000. She was instrumental in reviving and preserving the ancient dance form of Odissi and was widely celebrated for her artistic achievements.
People
Archa + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Archa as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with A
Other first names starting with A with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Archa: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Archa?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 0 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Archa going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about - US residents.
Is Archa a common name?
We classify Archa as "Very Rare". It ranks above 2.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Archa most popular?
The single biggest year for Archa was 1918, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Archa is about 0 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Archa in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Archa a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Archa in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Archa still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Archa in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Archa can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many Americans are named Archa?
See how many Americans are named Archa on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.