Boy · #12,015 in 2026

Murti

In the Hindu tradition, a murti is a devotional image, such as a statue or icon, of a deity or saint used during puja and/or in other customary forms of actively expressing devotion or reverence – whether at Hindu temples or shrines. A mūrti is a symbolic icon representing divinity for the purpose of devotional activities.

Current Rank
#12,015
Peak Rank
#12,015 (2020)
Total Babies
5
5-Yr Trend
Stable
2020
First Year
2020
Last Year
2020
Peak Year
#12015
Peak Rank
5
Total Count
1
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Murti

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

In the Hindu tradition, a murti is a devotional image, such as a statue or icon, of a deity or saint used during puja and/or in other customary forms of actively expressing devotion or reverence – whether at Hindu temples or shrines. A mūrti is a symbolic icon representing divinity for the purpose of devotional activities.

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The Story of Murti

Murti first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2020, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2020, when 5 Murtis were born — ranking #12,015 that year. As of 2026, Murti ranks #12,015 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 5 Murtis have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2020s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Murti

Phonetically similar names — useful when Murti is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Murti

What does the name Murti mean?
In the Hindu tradition, a murti is a devotional image, such as a statue or icon, of a deity or saint used during puja and/or in other customary forms of actively expressing devotion or reverence – whether at Hindu temples or shrines. A mūrti is a symbolic icon representing divinity for the purpose of devotional activities.
How popular is Murti in 2026?
In 2026, Murti ranks #12,015 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Murti most popular?
Murti reached its peak popularity in 2020, ranking #12,015 that year with 5 babies given the name.
Is Murti a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Murti is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Murti?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Murti include Aahid, Abdulwahhab, Adanis. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Murti

Murti is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2020 and has accumulated 5 births in the dataset. Murti's peak popularity came in 2020 when it ranked #12,015. Use the chart and map above to compare Murti's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.