Pantha
A Sanskrit name for a tiger, lion or panther.
Name Census estimates that about 0 living Americans carry the first name Pantha. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Pantha today is around 0 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Pantha births was 1888 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Pantha. 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 Pantha. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
0
~ - Americans
Peak year
1888
5 babies that year
Average age
-
1888 SSA rank
#1,434
Tracked since 1888
Popularity
Pantha: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Pantha 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 Pantha during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 0 | 5 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Pantha
The given name Pantha has its roots in ancient Sanskrit, the classical language of the Indian subcontinent. It dates back to the Vedic period, around the second millennium BCE, and is believed to be derived from the Sanskrit word "pantha," meaning "path" or "way." This name's origins can be traced to the sacred Hindu texts, the Vedas, where the concept of the "pantha" was often discussed in spiritual and philosophical contexts.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Pantha can be found in the Mahabharata, the epic Sanskrit tale dating back to the 8th or 9th century BCE. Here, Pantha is mentioned as the name of a warrior in the great Kurukshetra war. This early reference suggests that the name was in use during the ancient Vedic period and held significance in the martial traditions of the time.
In the 6th century BCE, the name Pantha is also recorded in the Buddhist texts, particularly in the Jataka tales, which recount the previous lives of the Buddha. In one of these stories, Pantha is a wise and virtuous merchant who guides others on the righteous path. This association with wisdom and moral guidance further reinforces the name's connection to the concept of the "path" in a spiritual sense.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Pantha. One of the earliest recorded individuals was Pantha Deva (c. 1150-1230 CE), a renowned Indian philosopher and logician from the Navya-Nyāya school of Hindu philosophy. His works on logic and epistemology were highly influential during the medieval period.
Another prominent figure was Pantha Raja (c. 1490-1545 CE), a celebrated Hindu warrior and ruler of the Garhwal region in the Indian Himalayas. He is renowned for his military prowess and successful defense of his kingdom against invading forces.
In more recent times, Pantha Rajagopal (1908-1988) was a distinguished Indian writer and poet who made significant contributions to the Tamil literary tradition. His works explored themes of spirituality, social justice, and the human condition.
Pantha Mukherjee (1923-2009) was a renowned Indian classical dancer and choreographer, known for her mastery of the Odissi dance form. She played a crucial role in reviving and promoting this ancient dance style throughout her illustrious career.
Lastly, Pantha Kang (born 1965) is a contemporary Cambodian painter and artist, recognized for his vibrant and expressive works that blend traditional Khmer motifs with modern techniques. His art has been exhibited globally and has earned him numerous accolades.
People
Pantha + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Pantha as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with P
Other first names starting with P with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Pantha: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Pantha?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 0 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Pantha 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 Pantha a common name?
We classify Pantha 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 Pantha most popular?
The single biggest year for Pantha was 1888, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Pantha 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 Pantha in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Pantha a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Pantha 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 Pantha still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Pantha 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 Pantha 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 common is the name Pantha?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.