Boy · #3,268 in 2026

Nath

Natha, also called Nath, are a Shaiva sub-tradition within Hinduism in India and Nepal which emerged in the 12th and 13th centuries. It combined influnces from Buddhism, Shaivism, Tantra and Yoga traditions of the Indian subcontinent. The Naths have been a confederation of devotees who consider Shiva as their first lord or guru, with varying lists of additional gurus.

Current Rank
#3,268
Peak Rank
#3,505 (1924)
Total Babies
36
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1911
First Year
1933
Last Year
1924
Peak Year
#3505
Peak Rank
36
Total Count
6
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Nath

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

Natha, also called Nath, are a Shaiva sub-tradition within Hinduism in India and Nepal which emerged in the 12th and 13th centuries. It combined influnces from Buddhism, Shaivism, Tantra and Yoga traditions of the Indian subcontinent. The Naths have been a confederation of devotees who consider Shiva as their first lord or guru, with varying lists of additional gurus.

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Origin & history
The development of various schools of Shaivism from pre-Vedic Shiva and early worship of Rudra. The Nath are a subgroup of the Siddha tradition, and related to heterodox ascetic Shaivite traditions especially the Kapalika and the Kaula , but also the Pasupatha and the Saktas. They trace their lineage to nine Nath gurus , starting with Shiva as the first, or ‘’Adinatha’’. The list of the remaining eight is somewhat inconsistent between the regions Nath sampradaya is found, but typically consists of c. 9th century Matsyendranatha and c. 12th century Gorakhshanatha along with six more. The other

The Story of Nath

Nath first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1911, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1924, when 7 Naths were born — ranking #3,505 that year. As of 2026, Nath ranks #3,268 for baby boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 36 Naths have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Nath

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

  • Neath
  • Noth
  • Neth
  • Nith
  • Nathe
  • Neith
  • Nuth
  • Math
  • Nat
  • Knack
  • Nam
  • Gnat

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Nath

What does the name Nath mean?
Natha, also called Nath, are a Shaiva sub-tradition within Hinduism in India and Nepal which emerged in the 12th and 13th centuries. It combined influnces from Buddhism, Shaivism, Tantra and Yoga traditions of the Indian subcontinent. The Naths have been a confederation of devotees who consider Shiva as their first lord or guru, with varying lists of additional gurus.
How popular is Nath in 2026?
In 2026, Nath ranks #3,268 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.
When was Nath most popular?
Nath reached its peak popularity in 1924, ranking #3,505 that year with 7 babies given the name.
Is Nath a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Nath is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Nath?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Nath include Snowden, Oliva, Pincus. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Nath

Nath is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1911 and has accumulated 36 births in the dataset. Nath's peak popularity came in 1924 when it ranked #3,505. Use the chart and map above to compare Nath'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 .

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