Srishti
A feminine name of Sanskrit origin meaning creation or cosmos.
Name Census estimates that about 353 living Americans carry the first name Srishti. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Srishti today is around 15 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Srishti births was 2014 (25 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Srishti. 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
353
~ 1 in 970,975 Americans
Peak year
2014
25 babies that year
Average age
15
years old
2024 SSA rank
#10,150
Tracked since 1996
Popularity
Srishti: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Srishti from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 151 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Srishti remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Srishti 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 Srishti during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Srishtis live
The SSA's state-level files cover 3 states and territories. California, Illinois, New Jersey recorded the most babies named Srishti, while New Jersey, Illinois, California recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 12 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Srishti
The name Srishti has its origins in the Sanskrit language, one of the oldest languages of the Indian subcontinent, dating back to around the 2nd millennium BCE. Srishti is derived from the Sanskrit word "srishti," which means "creation" or "the universe." It is a noun that denotes the act of creation, the manifestation of existence, and the entire cosmos.
In Hindu mythology, Srishti is closely associated with the divine concept of the creation of the universe. According to the ancient Hindu scriptures, such as the Vedas and the Puranas, the Supreme Being, often referred to as Brahman or the Divine Consciousness, is the source of all creation. The process of Srishti symbolizes the emanation of the cosmos from this supreme source.
The name Srishti has been mentioned in various ancient Sanskrit texts, including the Upanishads and the Bhagavad Gita, which are revered Hindu philosophical and spiritual treatises. These texts often refer to Srishti as the divine act of creation, highlighting the intricate relationship between the Creator and the created universe.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who have borne the name Srishti:
1. Srishti Vashishtha (born 1987) is an Indian actress and model known for her work in Bollywood films and television shows.
2. Srishti Gupta (born 1994) is an Indian politician and a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). She was elected as a member of the Lok Sabha, the lower house of the Indian Parliament, in 2019.
3. Srishti Sharma (born 1983) is an Indian classical dancer and choreographer, renowned for her expertise in the Kathak dance form.
4. Srishti Asthana (born 1988) is an Indian fashion designer and entrepreneur, known for her eponymous clothing brand.
5. Srishti Rana (born 1991) is an Indian sports shooter who has represented India in various international shooting competitions, including the Commonwealth Games and the Asian Games.
The name Srishti has a profound resonance in Hindu culture, symbolizing the divine act of creation and the boundless potential of the universe. It has been borne by individuals across various fields, from the arts and entertainment to politics and sports, reflecting its enduring appeal and significance.
People
Srishti + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Srishti 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
Srishti: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Srishti?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 353 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Srishti 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 970,975 US residents.
Is Srishti a common name?
We classify Srishti as "Very Rare". It ranks above 81% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 357 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Srishti most popular?
The single biggest year for Srishti was 2014, when 25 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Srishti is about 15 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Srishti a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Srishti 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.