Gayatri: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
A sacred hymn sung at dawn, honoring the sun.
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Syllables
- 3
- Current rank
- #13912
- Peak
- #6600 in 1997
Trend: Falling, easing off its high over the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Gayatri Means
Gayatri is a girl name of Sanskrit origin. A sacred hymn sung at dawn, honoring the sun.
How Popular Gayatri Is
Gayatri currently ranks #13912 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #6600 in 1997. It has been easing off its high.
Good to Know About Gayatri
- Gayatri is less common today than in past decades, making it a distinctive choice.
- Gayatri is a name with roots in ancient Sanskrit.
- It draws from ancient mythology and legend.
Names Like Gayatri
Other Sanskrit names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Gayatri
Sanskrit names that pair well as a brother or sister to Gayatri.
Questions About Gayatri
What does Gayatri mean?
Gayatri is a girl name of Sanskrit origin. A sacred hymn sung at dawn, honoring the sun.
How popular is Gayatri?
Gayatri currently ranks #13912 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #6600 in 1997. It has been easing off its high.
Where does Gayatri come from?
Gayatri comes from Sanskrit roots. Gayatri is less common today than in past decades, making it a distinctive choice.
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