Sahith
Of Telugu and Hindi origin meaning "together" or "simultaneous".
Name Census estimates that about 103 living Americans carry the first name Sahith. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Sahith today is around 19 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Sahith births was 2008 (15 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Sahith. 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.
People living today
103
~ 1 in 3,327,712 Americans
Peak year
2008
15 babies that year
Average age
19
years old
2015 SSA rank
#11,835
Tracked since 2000
Popularity
Sahith: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Sahith from the 2000s through to the 2010s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 77 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2000s peak, Sahith remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Sahith 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 Sahith during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Sahiths live
Origin
Meaning and history of Sahith
The name Sahith originates from the Sanskrit language and has its roots in ancient Indian culture. Sanskrit, an ancient Indo-Aryan language, served as the lingua franca of the Indian subcontinent and was widely used in religious texts and scholarly works.
The name Sahith is derived from the Sanskrit word "sahita," which means "accompanied" or "together with." It is believed to have been used as a name to signify qualities such as companionship, unity, and togetherness. The earliest recorded instances of the name Sahith can be traced back to ancient Indian scriptures and texts, though the exact time period remains uncertain.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Sahith. One of the earliest recorded instances is Sahith Gupta, a renowned mathematician and astronomer who lived during the Gupta Empire in the 5th century CE. His contributions to the field of mathematics, particularly in the areas of arithmetic and algebra, were significant.
Another notable figure was Sahith Acharya, a Hindu philosopher and scholar who lived in the 8th century CE. He authored several treatises on Advaita Vedanta philosophy and was influential in shaping the philosophical discourse of his time.
In the realm of literature, Sahith Kaviraj was a celebrated poet and writer who lived during the 16th century in the Mughal Empire. His poetic works, written in various Indian languages, explored themes of love, spirituality, and the human condition.
During the medieval period, Sahith Singh was a renowned warrior and military commander who served under the Rajput rulers of Mewar in present-day Rajasthan, India. His bravery and strategic acumen were widely praised, and he played a crucial role in several battles against invading forces.
More recently, in the 20th century, Sahith Ramdas was an influential social reformer and advocate for human rights in India. He dedicated his life to promoting education, empowering marginalized communities, and fighting against social injustices.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals who have carried the name Sahith throughout history. While the name's origins can be traced back to ancient India, its usage has transcended geographical and cultural boundaries, reflecting the rich diversity and historical significance of names in various cultures across the globe.
People
Sahith + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Sahith as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with S
Other first names starting with S with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Sahith: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Sahith?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 103 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Sahith 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 3,327,712 US residents.
Is Sahith a common name?
We classify Sahith as "Very Rare". It ranks above 65% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 104 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Sahith most popular?
The single biggest year for Sahith was 2008, when 15 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Sahith is about 19 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 Sahith in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Sahith a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Sahith 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 Sahith still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Sahith 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 Sahith 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 Sahith as a first name?
For a quick modern take, check how many Americans are named Sahith on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.