Sativa
A feminine name derived from the cannabis plant strain.
Name Census estimates that about 681 living Americans carry the first name Sativa. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Sativa today is around 24 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Sativa births was 2002 (41 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Sativa. 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
681
~ 1 in 503,310 Americans
Peak year
2002
41 babies that year
Average age
24
years old
2024 SSA rank
#8,319
Tracked since 1970
Popularity
Sativa: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Sativa from the 1970s through to the 2020s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 227 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2000s peak, Sativa remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Sativa 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 Sativa during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Sativas live
The SSA's state-level files cover 3 states and territories. California, Colorado, Washington recorded the most babies named Sativa, while Washington, Colorado, California recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 20 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Sativa
The name Sativa originates from the Latin word 'sativa', which means 'cultivated' or 'sown'. This term was used to refer to plants that were grown intentionally by humans, as opposed to those that grew naturally in the wild. The name is believed to have entered the English language during the 16th century, coinciding with the Age of Exploration and the expansion of botanical knowledge.
The earliest recorded use of the name Sativa can be traced back to the 17th century, when it was given to a character in the play "The Emperor of the Moon" by English playwright John Dryden. This play, written in 1667, satirized the scientific discoveries and intellectual debates of the time, and the character's name may have been a playful reference to the botanical nomenclature that was gaining prominence.
One of the most notable historical figures named Sativa was Sativa Alderson (1868-1957), an American suffragist and activist for women's rights. She was a prominent member of the National American Woman Suffrage Association and played a crucial role in the fight for women's right to vote in the United States.
Another significant individual with the name Sativa was Sativa Venegas (1897-1979), a Mexican artist renowned for her vibrant and expressive paintings. Her works often depicted scenes of everyday life in Mexico and celebrated the rich cultural traditions of her homeland.
In the field of literature, Sativa Ramos (1922-2002) was a celebrated Peruvian poet whose works explored themes of identity, nature, and the human experience. Her poetry collections, such as "Canto a la Vida" (Song to Life), gained international recognition and critical acclaim.
Sativa Kincaid (1945-2017) was an American environmentalist and advocate for sustainable living. She founded several organizations dedicated to promoting eco-friendly practices and raising awareness about environmental issues, leaving a lasting impact on the green movement.
Sativa Meier (1962-present) is a German-born architect known for her innovative and sustainable designs. Her work has been recognized with numerous awards and has been featured in prestigious publications, showcasing her dedication to creating environmentally conscious and aesthetically striking buildings.
People
Sativa + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Sativa 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
Sativa: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Sativa?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 681 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Sativa 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 503,310 US residents.
Is Sativa a common name?
We classify Sativa as "Very Rare". It ranks above 87.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 700 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Sativa most popular?
The single biggest year for Sativa was 2002, when 41 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Sativa is about 24 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Sativa a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Sativa 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.