Satya
Meaningtruth · Sanskrit
- US rank
- #6,143
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #5,058 in 2015
14 babies were named Satya in the US in 2025. It has climbed 477 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1974–2025
US births per million boys, 1995–2025
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Satya you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 121,951 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Satya, 14 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Satya would very likely be the only one.
- HistorySatya first shows up in US birth records in 1974, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 51 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2015, when it reached #5,058.
- Then vs nowSatya is 2.6× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 322,581 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 121,951.
- TrendSatya has climbed 477 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #6,143. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Boy or girlSatya is given to both boys and girls: 67% of the 21 babies named Satya in 2025 were boys. That makes it one of the names that truly works for either.
- MeaningIn Sanskrit, Satya means “truth”.
About the name Satya
Satya is a gender-neutral name of Indian origin meaning “truth”. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with S and ending in “-tya”. US birth records list Satya for boys from 1995 to 2025, in 27 of those 31 years. Its best year was 2015, when it ranked #5,058 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #6,143, with 14 babies. Of the 21 US babies named Satya in 2025, 33% were girls and 67% were boys.
Origin:Indian names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1.3 | 800,000 girls |
| 1980s | 0.7 | 1,515,152 girls |
| 1990s | 1.4 | 719,424 girls |
| 2000s | 7.0 | 142,857 girls |
| 2010s | 9.3 | 107,759 girls |
| 2020s | 4.6 | 215,827 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1.3 | 793,651 boys |
| 2000s | 3.5 | 289,855 boys |
| 2010s | 4.7 | 211,864 boys |
| 2020s | 6.0 | 167,131 boys |
More Indian names
- Girl name: Kali · black
- Girl name: Serena · calm, serene
- Girl name: Mira · wonderful
- Unisex name: Makai · toward the sea
- Unisex name: Veda · knowledge
- Unisex name: Rohan · ascending
- Girl name: Tara · hill
- Boy name: Gian · God is gracious
Questions about the name Satya
What does the name Satya mean?
Satya means “truth” in Sanskrit.
What is the origin of the name Satya?
Satya has Indian roots in our records. Other Indian names include Kali, Serena, Mira.
Is Satya a boy or girl name?
Both. Satya is used for boys and girls: in 2025, 33% of US babies named Satya were girls.
How popular is the name Satya?
Satya ranked #6,143 for US boys in 2025, given to 14 babies. Its best year was 2015 (#5,058).