UK boy's name
Samarth
A masculine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "capable" or "competent".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Samarth is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Samarth popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #1675, with 15 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2023, with 26 births.
This profile covers 242 England and Wales registrations across 21 recorded years from 2003 to 2024. 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.
The latest count is about 58% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 241 living people in the UK are called Samarth. 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 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Samarth ranked #1675 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 15 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2023, when 26 boys were registered as Samarth.
- • About 241 living people in the UK are estimated to have Samarth as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#1675
2024
Births in 2024
15
Latest year
Peak year
2023
26 births
Estimated living
241
2026
Meaning
What does Samarth mean?
The name Samarth is derived from Sanskrit, an ancient Indo-Aryan language that has been the primary language of Hindu scriptures and texts. Samarth is a Sanskrit word that means "capable," "competent," or "powerful." The name has its origins in the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the regions where Sanskrit was widely used and studied, such as present-day India, Nepal, and parts of Southeast Asia.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Samarth can be found in ancient Hindu texts and scriptures. It was often used as an epithet or honorific title to describe deities, sages, or revered individuals who were believed to possess exceptional abilities or spiritual powers. The name was also occasionally used as a personal name for individuals who were considered to be particularly capable or accomplished.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Samarth. One of the most prominent is Samarth Ramdas (1608-1681), a renowned Hindu saint and spiritual teacher from Maharashtra, India. He was a leading figure in the Varkari tradition and is credited with reviving and popularizing the Bhakti movement in the region.
Another historical figure with the name Samarth is Samarth Guru Ramdas (1537-1581), the fourth Guru of the Sikh faith. He was known for his spiritual wisdom and leadership, and played a crucial role in establishing the city of Amritsar as a significant center for Sikhism.
In the field of literature, Samarth Ramachandra Ayyar (1827-1887) was a prominent Telugu poet and playwright from Andhra Pradesh, India. He is best known for his literary works that explored themes of social reform and human emotions.
Samarth Shikhar (1901-1953) was a renowned Indian mountaineer and explorer who led several expeditions to the Himalayas and other mountain ranges. He was the first Indian to climb several peaks, including Trisul and Kamet, and made significant contributions to the field of mountaineering in India.
Another notable figure with the name Samarth is Samarth Navalrai (1913-2002), an Indian philanthropist and industrialist from Gujarat. He was the founder of the Samarth Group of Companies and was known for his charitable endeavors, particularly in the areas of education and healthcare.
These are just a few examples of individuals throughout history who have borne the name Samarth, a name that carries a sense of capability, competence, and power, reflecting its Sanskrit origins.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Samarth over time
The chart below shows babies named Samarth registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2003 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Samarth, the clearest high point is 2023. The latest England and Wales figure is 15 births in 2024, compared with 26 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Samarth by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Samarth 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #1585 | 82 | 5 |
| 2010s | #1781 | 133 | 10 |
| 2000s | #3249 | 27 | 6 |
Related
Names similar to Samarth
- Samuel 108,505
- Sebastian 33,008
- Sam 20,889
- Stanley 16,354
- Sonny 15,028
- Sean 15,006
- Scott 12,587
- Seth 9,841
- Syed 9,050
- Stephen 8,884
- Spencer 8,333
- Steven 6,970
FAQ
Samarth: questions and answers
How popular is the name Samarth in the UK right now?
In 2024, Samarth was ranked #1675 for boys in England and Wales, with 15 births registered.
When was Samarth most popular?
The peak year on record was 2023, with 26 babies registered as Samarth in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Samarth?
A masculine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "capable" or "competent".
How many people are called Samarth in the UK?
A total of 242 babies have been registered as Samarth across the 21 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.