UK boy's name
Saarth
A name originating from Sanskrit meaning the essence or purpose of something meaningful.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2016. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Saarth is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Saarth popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2016 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4023, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2016, with 4 births.
This profile covers 4 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2016 to 2016. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
Saarth is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 4 living people in the UK are called Saarth. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2017 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Saarth ranked #4023 for boys in England and Wales in 2016, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2016, when 4 boys were registered as Saarth.
- • About 4 living people in the UK are estimated to have Saarth as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4023
2016
Births in 2016
4
Latest year
Peak year
2016
4 births
Estimated living
4
2026
Meaning
What does Saarth mean?
The name Saarth has its origins in Sanskrit, one of the oldest languages in the world, which was widely spoken across the Indian subcontinent during ancient times. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "sartha," which means "purpose" or "meaning." The name is believed to have been in use since the ancient Vedic period, which dates back to around 1500-500 BCE.
In Hindu mythology, the name Saarth is associated with Lord Shiva, one of the principal deities of Hinduism. According to some texts, Lord Shiva is also known as "Saarth," which signifies his role as the embodiment of purpose and meaning in the universe.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Saarth can be found in the ancient Indian epic, the Mahabharata. In this epic, Saarth is the name of a warrior who fought alongside the Pandavas in the great war against the Kauravas.
Throughout history, there have been several notable figures who bore the name Saarth. One of the earliest was Saarth Chandra, a renowned Sanskrit scholar and philosopher who lived in the 8th century CE. He is credited with writing several treatises on Hindu philosophy and theology.
Another prominent figure was Saarth Singh, a Rajput king who ruled over the princely state of Bikaner in the 16th century. He was known for his military prowess and his efforts to promote education and culture within his kingdom.
In the 19th century, Saarth Chandra Vidyabhushan was a prominent Bengali scholar and educator. He played a significant role in the Bengali Renaissance and was instrumental in establishing several educational institutions in Bengal.
More recently, Saarth Chhaya was an Indian film actor and director who made significant contributions to the Hindi film industry in the mid-20th century. He was known for his roles in several critically acclaimed movies and his direction of the award-winning film "Garm Hava."
Another notable figure was Saarth Deva, an Indian classical dancer and choreographer who was widely regarded as one of the pioneers of the Kathak dance form. He was awarded the prestigious Padma Shri award by the Government of India for his contributions to the field of dance.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Saarth by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Saarth was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #4023 | 4 | 1 |
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FAQ
Saarth: questions and answers
How popular is the name Saarth in the UK right now?
In 2016, Saarth was ranked #4023 for boys in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Saarth most popular?
The peak year on record was 2016, with 4 babies registered as Saarth in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Saarth?
A name originating from Sanskrit meaning the essence or purpose of something meaningful.
How many people are called Saarth in the UK?
A total of 4 babies have been registered as Saarth across the 1 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.