Kirat
A name of Indian origin meaning "crown" or "diadem".
Name Census estimates that about 87 living Americans carry the first name Kirat. It is a predominantly female name (93.2% of registrations). The average person named Kirat today is around 8 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kirat births was 2017 (15 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kirat. 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.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Kirat with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Kirat. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
87
~ 1 in 3,939,705 Americans
Peak year
2017
15 babies that year
Average age
8
years old
2017 SSA rank
#11,550
Tracked since 2007
Gender
Gender distribution for Kirat
Kirat leans heavily female at 93.2% of total registrations, but 6 boys have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Kirat as a male name
- Ranked #11,550 in 2017
- 6 male births in 2017
- Peak: 2017 (6 births)
Kirat as a female name
- Ranked #12,786 in 2024
- 7 female births in 2024
- Peak: 2014 (10 births)
Popularity
Kirat: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Kirat from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 49 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Kirat remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Kirat 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 Kirat during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Kirat
The given name Kirat originates from the Sanskrit language, tracing its roots back to ancient India. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "kirāta," which referred to a tribe or community of people known for their hunting and forest-dwelling lifestyle. The name Kirat carries connotations of valor, strength, and connection with nature.
In Hindu mythology, the Kiratas are mentioned in various ancient texts, including the Mahabharata and the Puranas. They are often portrayed as skilled archers and hunters, living in harmony with the forests. The Kirata tribe is also associated with the worship of Lord Shiva, who is said to have taken the form of a Kirata hunter in one of the Puranic stories.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Kirat can be found in the Kiratarjuniya, an ancient Sanskrit kavya (poem) composed by the celebrated poet Bharavi in the 6th century CE. The poem narrates the encounter between Arjuna, one of the Pandava princes from the Mahabharata, and Lord Shiva in the guise of a Kirata hunter.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Kirat. One of the most prominent figures was Kirat Singh (1605-1628), a Rajput king who ruled the princely state of Marwar (present-day Jodhpur, Rajasthan) in the early 17th century. He was known for his military prowess and successful campaigns against the Mughal Empire.
Another historical figure with the name Kirat was Kirat Chand (1604-1631), a Dogra ruler who established the Jammu Kingdom in the present-day state of Jammu and Kashmir. He played a significant role in consolidating the power of the Dogra dynasty in the region.
In the realm of literature, Kirat Babani (1721-1801) was a celebrated Punjabi poet and writer who composed numerous works in the Punjabi language. His poetry celebrated the valor of Sikh warriors and promoted the virtues of courage and righteousness.
Kirat Chandra Ghosh (1843-1916) was a prominent Bengali educator and social reformer who played a crucial role in the establishment of the Calcutta University and the promotion of female education in Bengal.
Kirat Parmar (1893-1933) was an Indian revolutionary and freedom fighter who participated in the Indian independence movement against British colonial rule. He was a member of the revolutionary organization Anushilan Samiti and was imprisoned for his activities.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals who have carried the name Kirat throughout history, reflecting the rich cultural heritage and significance associated with this name.
People
Kirat + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Kirat as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with K
Other first names starting with K with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Kirat: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kirat?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 87 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kirat 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 1 in 3,939,705 US residents.
Is Kirat a common name?
We classify Kirat as "Very Rare". It ranks above 62.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 88 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Kirat most popular?
The single biggest year for Kirat was 2017, when 15 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kirat is about 8 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 Kirat in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Kirat a female name?
Yes, 93.2% of people registered as Kirat in the SSA data are female. 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 Kirat still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Kirat 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 Kirat 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 people have Kirat as a first name?
For a quick modern take, check how many people share the name Kirat on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.