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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Sankara — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Sankalp|Sanmay
SanskritBoy→ Stable

Sankara

shun-KAR-uh · 3 syllables

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Outside top 1000

Last ranked #9404 in 2020

Peak: #9404 in 2020

→ Stable

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #9404 in 2020

Peak: #9404 in 2020

5yr change
—
Birth frequency
2.2 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
100% boy · 0% girl

This name has very limited recent SSA data.

This name is given to very few babies each year — it sits outside the range shown in these charts.

Namesake Score
42
Higher than 42% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
45
Won't be common in class

Sankara scores lower overall — it's a well-known name in this region.

Meaning Depth37% of score
60
Name Trend28% of score
55
Uniqueness20% of score
45
Feasibility15% of score
50

Scores are percentile-ranked across 43,000+ names.

Name DNA
SanskritHinduReligiousSpiritual3-syllableSouth AsianPhilosophicalTraditionalMeaningful
Character
spiritual wisdomcosmic consciousnesstransformative powerdivine protectionphilosophical depth
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Sankaras

philosophicalasceticintellectualeloquenttransformative
STRONG
High confidence

Sankara is a Sanskrit boy name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Trend:→ Stable
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:—
Sankara at a Glance
Meaning:From Sanskrit meaning 'without sorrow' or 'blissful.' Associated with Adi Shankara, influential Hindu philosopher and spiritual teacher.
Language root:Sanskrit · Hindu tradition
Peak rank:#9404 in 2020
5yr change:—
Sex usage:100% boy · 0% girl
Notable bearers

No notable bearers on record.

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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Sankara · Overview
Summary

Sankara is a Sanskrit boy name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Strengths
Religious · Meaningful character
Sankara carries a warm, grounded quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
sankara.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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