Vikyath
A masculine name of Indian origin signifying "conquest" or "victory".
Name Census estimates that about 10 living Americans carry the first name Vikyath. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Vikyath today is around 4 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Vikyath births was 2021 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Vikyath. 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 Vikyath. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
10
~ 1 in 34,275,434 Americans
Peak year
2021
5 babies that year
Average age
4
years old
2023 SSA rank
#14,049
Tracked since 2021
Popularity
Vikyath: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Vikyath 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 Vikyath during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 10 | 0 | 10 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Vikyath
The name Vikyath finds its origins in the Sanskrit language, an ancient Indo-Aryan tongue that flourished on the Indian subcontinent. Its roots can be traced back to the Vedic period, which spanned from the late Bronze Age to the early Iron Age, approximately 1500 BCE to 500 BCE. The name is derived from the Sanskrit term "vikrānta," which translates to "valiant" or "heroic."
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name appears in the revered Hindu epic, the Mahabharata, which dates back to around the 8th century BCE. In this ancient text, Vikyath is mentioned as a warrior of exceptional courage and valor, renowned for his exploits on the battlefield.
Throughout the ages, the name Vikyath has been associated with individuals of great strength and bravery. In the 12th century CE, a famed Indian ruler named Vikyath Singh Rathore is said to have established the kingdom of Marwar (present-day Jodhpur) in Rajasthan. His reign was marked by military triumphs and a commitment to justice and prosperity for his subjects.
Another notable figure bearing the name was Vikyath Verma, a 16th-century Indian poet and scholar revered for his contribution to Hindi literature. His verses, infused with philosophical musings and spiritual insights, continue to captivate readers to this day.
In more recent history, Vikyath Rathore was a prominent freedom fighter from Rajasthan who played a pivotal role in India's struggle for independence from British colonial rule in the early 20th century. His unwavering commitment to the cause of freedom earned him the respect and admiration of his contemporaries.
Vikyath Chauhan, born in 1923, was a celebrated Indian cricketer who represented the nation in the pre-independence era. His exceptional batting skills and sportsmanship earned him a place in the annals of Indian cricket history.
People
Vikyath + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Vikyath as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with V
Other first names starting with V with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Vikyath: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Vikyath?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 10 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Vikyath 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 34,275,434 US residents.
Is Vikyath a common name?
We classify Vikyath as "Very Rare". It ranks above 28.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 10 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Vikyath most popular?
The single biggest year for Vikyath was 2021, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Vikyath is about 4 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 Vikyath in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Vikyath a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Vikyath 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 Vikyath still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Vikyath 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 Vikyath 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 Vikyath as a first name?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.