Agastya Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Sanskrit
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Derived from Sanskrit, Agastya means 'mountain thrower'.
Meaning of the Name Agastya
Agastya is a Sanskrit name that means 'mountain thrower'. It is derived from the Sanskrit words 'a' meaning 'not' and 'gati' meaning 'a throw'. Agastya is a revered name in Hindu mythology and is associated with sage Agastya, who is considered one of the Saptarishis or Seven Sages. In Hinduism, he is believed to be the founder of the Tamil language and the southern migration of the Vedic tradition.
Popularity of the Name Agastya
The popularity for the name Agastya peaked in popularity in the year 2022 with 144 births, which ranked number 2,802 out of 29,174 unique names for that year. Agastya had the most male births in 2022 with 144, which ranked number 1,303 out of 14,255 male names. The number of births for the name Agastya has increased sharply over the last ten years from 31 births to 144 births, an increase of 364.52%. Among males, Agastya has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 31 births to 144 births, an increase of 364.52%.
Nationwide Popularity of Agastya
- 20 Year Trend of Agastya: 2780.00%
- 10 Year Trend of Agastya: 364.52%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Agastya: 364.52%
Popularity of Agastya by State
For males, Agastya was most popular in Western states with 43 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in CA, with 32 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Agastya. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | 32 | 784 | < 5 | N/A |
| IL | 9 | 871 | < 5 | N/A |
| MA | 6 | 671 | < 5 | N/A |
| NC | 9 | 864 | < 5 | N/A |
| NJ | 13 | 544 | < 5 | N/A |
| TX | 18 | 1164 | < 5 | N/A |
| WA | 11 | 605 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Agastya
- Total Births of Agastya: 168 (16.60%)
- Male Births of Agastya: 168 (16.60%)
Given the upward trend of Agastya over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 16.60% increase in total births, for a total of 168 births in 2024. Male births for Agastya have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 168 male births in 2024, an increase of 16.60%.