Sarthak
Meaningmeaningful · Sanskrit
Sarthak is an Indian boy name meaning “meaningful”, with Sanskrit roots. Sanskrit names are rich in meaning, often drawn from nature, virtues or Hindu tradition. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds crisp and confident, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.
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- Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Sarthak would score 14 points, thanks largely to the K (worth 5).
- GenerationSarthak peaked in 2015, which makes it a Gen Alpha name. The typical Sarthak you'd meet today is about 10 years old.
- Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Sarthak would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 113,636 baby boys got the name in 2025.
- HistorySarthak first shows up in US birth records in 1999, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 26 years since.
US births per million boys, 1999–2025
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About the name Sarthak
Sarthak is a boy name of Indian origin meaning “meaningful”. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the consonant at the end gives it a confident finish. It's a fresh, modern name that only arrived in US birth records in recent decades. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:Indian names
More Indian boy names
- Unisex name: Makai · toward the sea
- Boy name: Arjun · bright, shining
- Boy name: Zain · beauty, grace
- Unisex name: Idris · possibly studious
- Boy name: Aarav · peaceful, calm
- Unisex name: Rohan · ascending
- Unisex name: Aryan · noble
- Boy name: Ishaan · lord, ruler
Questions about the name Sarthak
What does the name Sarthak mean?
Sarthak means “meaningful” and comes from Sanskrit.
What is the origin of the name Sarthak?
Sarthak is Indian in origin, and its meaning traces back to Sanskrit. Other Indian names to consider are Makai (“toward the sea”), Arjun (“bright, shining”), Zain (“beauty, grace”) and Idris (“possibly studious”).
Is Sarthak a boy or girl name?
Sarthak is a boy name. In 2025, 15 US boys were named Sarthak.
How popular is the name Sarthak?
Sarthak ranked #5,861 for US boys in 2025, given to 15 babies. Its best year was 2015, when it reached #4,545. Over the last five years it has slipped 162 places.
What should I know before naming my baby Sarthak?
Sarthak is an Indian boy name meaning “meaningful”, with Sanskrit roots. Sanskrit names are rich in meaning, often drawn from nature, virtues or Hindu tradition. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds crisp and confident, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.