Samadhi
A Sanskrit name signifying a state of intense spiritual absorption.
Name Census estimates that about 691 living Americans carry the first name Samadhi. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Samadhi today is around 6 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Samadhi births was 2024 (194 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Samadhi. 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
691
~ 1 in 496,027 Americans
Peak year
2024
194 babies that year
Average age
6
years old
2024 SSA rank
#1,216
Tracked since 2004
Popularity
Samadhi: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Samadhi from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 516 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Samadhi 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 Samadhi during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Samadhis live
The SSA's state-level files cover 9 states and territories. Texas, California, Arizona recorded the most babies named Samadhi, while South Carolina, Indiana, Florida recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 41 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Samadhi
The name Samadhi originates from Sanskrit, an ancient Indo-Aryan language that served as the liturgical language of Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism. The word "samadhi" itself means a state of intense concentration or union with the divine. It is derived from the root words "sam" (together) and "dha" (to put or make firm), indicating a coming together or harmonious fusion.
Samadhi is a central concept in various Indian spiritual traditions, particularly in yoga and meditation practices. In Hinduism, it refers to the highest state of spiritual realization, where the individual self (Atman) merges with the universal self (Brahman). In Buddhism, it is used to describe the state of profound meditative concentration and absorption, leading to enlightenment.
The name Samadhi has been mentioned in ancient Hindu scriptures like the Upanishads and the Bhagavad Gita, which are philosophical texts dating back to around 800-500 BCE. It also appears in Buddhist texts like the Dhammapada, a collection of teachings attributed to the Buddha himself, around the 5th century BCE.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Samadhi was Samadhi Nath, a renowned Indian saint and yogi who lived in the 9th century CE. He is revered as an influential figure in the Nath tradition of Hinduism, which emphasizes spiritual practices and the attainment of samadhi.
Another notable figure was Samadhi Amma, a highly respected spiritual teacher from Kerala, India, who lived from 1851 to 1925. She was known for her deep spiritual insights and her dedication to guiding seekers towards self-realization.
In the 19th century, Samadhi Ramachandra Rao (1828-1892) was a prominent Indian social reformer and educationist who advocated for women's education and the abolition of child marriage.
More recently, Samadhi Naliya (1922-2010) was a renowned Gujarati poet and writer from India, who was honored with several literary awards for his contributions to the Gujarati language and literature.
Samadhi Leelavati (1908-1968) was an Indian classical dancer and choreographer, known for her expertise in the Bharatanatyam dance form. She played a significant role in popularizing and preserving this ancient dance tradition.
These are just a few examples of individuals who have carried the name Samadhi throughout history, reflecting its deep roots in the spiritual and cultural traditions of the Indian subcontinent.
People
Samadhi + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Samadhi 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
Samadhi: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Samadhi?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 691 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Samadhi 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 496,027 US residents.
Is Samadhi a common name?
We classify Samadhi as "Very Rare". It ranks above 87.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 696 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Samadhi most popular?
The single biggest year for Samadhi was 2024, when 194 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Samadhi is about 6 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Samadhi a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Samadhi 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.
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.