Agastya Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Agastya is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Agastya?
Agastya is spelled A-G-A-S-T-Y-A. The name has 7 letters.
Agastya at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Agastya is a name derived from Sanskrit elements, often interpreted as “moving towards the enemy” or “one who humbles the hostile.”
- Origin
- Agastya is a name of Sanskrit origin, commonly referenced in ancient Indian texts and mythology.
- Pronunciation
- ah-GAHS-tyah · 3 syllables
Agastya Popularity in 2025
Rank#929
Recorded Births253
- Boys usage rose 133 places to #929 and recorded 48 more births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Agastya Mean?
Agastya is a name derived from Sanskrit elements, often interpreted as “moving towards the enemy” or “one who humbles the hostile.”
Origin: Agastya is a name of Sanskrit origin, commonly referenced in ancient Indian texts and mythology.
How Do You Pronounce Agastya?
Pronunciationah-GAHS-tyah
Syllables3
What Is the History of the Name Agastya?
- History
- The name Agastya appears in various Hindu scriptures and is attributed to a revered sage in Indian tradition, appearing in Vedic and Puranic literature.
Agastya Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 253 | #929 |
| 2024 | Boys | 205 | #1,062 |
| 2023 | Boys | 160 | #1,230 |
| 2022 | Boys | 144 | #1,308 |
| 2021 | Boys | 119 | #1,496 |
| 2020 | Boys | 107 | #1,539 |
| 2019 | Boys | 75 | #1,954 |
| 2018 | Boys | 60 | #2,262 |
| 2017 | Boys | 55 | #2,345 |
| 2016 | Boys | 63 | #2,167 |
| 2015 | Boys | 76 | #1,910 |
| 2014 | Boys | 41 | #2,847 |
| 2013 | Boys | 58 | #2,225 |
| 2012 | Boys | 31 | #3,450 |
| 2011 | Boys | 37 | #3,046 |
| 2010 | Boys | 17 | #5,251 |
| 2009 | Boys | 36 | #3,162 |
| 2008 | Boys | 21 | #4,540 |
| 2007 | Boys | 31 | #3,444 |
| 2006 | Boys | 14 | #5,781 |
| 2002 | Boys | 5 | #10,667 |
When Was Agastya Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2025 · Boys
253 recorded births
National rank #929
2024 · Boys
205 recorded births
National rank #1,062
2023 · Boys
160 recorded births
National rank #1,230
2022 · Boys
144 recorded births
National rank #1,308
Where Agastya Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| WA | #282 | 26 |
| NJ | #355 | 23 |
| MA | #361 | 14 |
| CT | #382 | 7 |
| CA | #442 | 72 |
| TX | #789 | 34 |
| MN | #807 | 5 |
| GA | #853 | 10 |