Girl · #15,082 in 2026

Namaste

Namaste, sometimes called namaskār and namaskāram, is a customary Hindu manner of respectfully greeting and honouring a person or group, used at any time of day. It is used by people of the Hindu, Buddhist and Jain traditions. Namaste is usually spoken with a slight bow and hands pressed together, palms touching and fingers pointing upwards, thumbs close to the chest.

Current Rank
#15,082
Peak Rank
#15,082 (2020)
Total Babies
5
5-Yr Trend
Stable
2020
First Year
2020
Last Year
2020
Peak Year
#15082
Peak Rank
5
Total Count
1
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Namaste

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

Namaste, sometimes called namaskār and namaskāram, is a customary Hindu manner of respectfully greeting and honouring a person or group, used at any time of day. It is used by people of the Hindu, Buddhist and Jain traditions. Namaste is usually spoken with a slight bow and hands pressed together, palms touching and fingers pointing upwards, thumbs close to the chest.

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The Story of Namaste

Namaste first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 2020, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2020, when 5 Namastes were born — ranking #15,082 that year. As of 2026, Namaste ranks #15,082 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 5 Namastes 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 Namaste

Phonetically similar names — useful when Namaste 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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  • Nemet
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  • Newest
  • Amassed
  • Nast
  • Numbat
  • Nanette

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Namaste

What does the name Namaste mean?
Namaste, sometimes called namaskār and namaskāram, is a customary Hindu manner of respectfully greeting and honouring a person or group, used at any time of day. It is used by people of the Hindu, Buddhist and Jain traditions. Namaste is usually spoken with a slight bow and hands pressed together, palms touching and fingers pointing upwards, thumbs close to the chest.
How popular is Namaste in 2026?
In 2026, Namaste ranks #15,082 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Namaste most popular?
Namaste reached its peak popularity in 2020, ranking #15,082 that year with 5 babies given the name.
Is Namaste a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Namaste is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Namaste?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Namaste include Aahlani, Aaleia, Adahlynn. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Namaste

Namaste is a girl 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. Namaste's peak popularity came in 2020 when it ranked #15,082. Use the chart and map above to compare Namaste'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.