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Smriti

Girl name · Indian

Meaningmemory, remembrance · Sanskrit

Smriti is an Indian girl name meaning “memory, remembrance”, 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 soft and friendly, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.

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  • GenerationSmriti peaked in 2010, which makes it a Gen Z name. The typical Smriti you'd meet today is about 15 years old.
  • Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Smriti would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 227,273 baby girls got the name in 2025.
  • HistorySmriti first shows up in US birth records in 1996, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 29 years since.
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US births per million girls, 1996–2025

05.511199620002025

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About the name Smriti

Smriti is a girl name of Indian origin meaning “memory, remembrance”. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the open vowel at the end makes it sound soft and warm. 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

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Questions about the name Smriti

What does the name Smriti mean?

Smriti means “memory, remembrance” and comes from Sanskrit. Other girl names with a similar meaning include Simran (“remembrance of God”).

What is the origin of the name Smriti?

Smriti is Indian in origin, and its meaning traces back to Sanskrit. Other Indian names to consider are Maya (“illusion”), Lyla (“night”), Arya (“noble”) and Kali (“black”).

Is Smriti a boy or girl name?

Smriti is a girl name. In 2025, 7 US girls were named Smriti.

How popular is the name Smriti?

Smriti ranked #11,932 for US girls in 2025, given to 7 babies. Its best year was 2010, when it reached #6,904.

What names are similar to Smriti?

If you like Smriti, you might also like Simran.

What should I know before naming my baby Smriti?

Smriti is an Indian girl name meaning “memory, remembrance”, 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 soft and friendly, 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.