Tirth
Meaningplace of pilgrimage · Sanskrit
Tirth is an Indian boy name meaning “place of pilgrimage”, 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 short and punchy, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with a longer middle name.
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- GenerationTirth peaked in 2009, which makes it a Gen Z name. The typical Tirth you'd meet today is about 16 years old.
- Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Tirth would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 169,492 baby boys got the name in 2025.
- HistoryTirth first shows up in US birth records in 2000, the first year at least 5 babies got it. That makes it a fairly new name, younger than many of today's parents.
US births per million boys, 2000–2025
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About the name Tirth
Tirth is a boy name of Indian origin meaning “place of pilgrimage”. Short and strong, it's said in a single beat with a crisp finish, so it pairs easily with a longer middle name. 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 Tirth
What does the name Tirth mean?
Tirth means “place of pilgrimage” and comes from Sanskrit.
What is the origin of the name Tirth?
Tirth 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 Tirth a boy or girl name?
Tirth is a boy name. In 2025, 10 US boys were named Tirth.
How popular is the name Tirth?
Tirth ranked #7,679 for US boys in 2025, given to 10 babies. Its best year was 2009, when it reached #6,802.
What should I know before naming my baby Tirth?
Tirth is an Indian boy name meaning “place of pilgrimage”, 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 short and punchy, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with a longer middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.