Boy · #6,240 in 2026

Satvik

Sattva is one of the three guṇas or "modes of existence", a philosophical and psychological concept understood by the Samkhya school of Hindu philosophy. The other two qualities are rajas and tamas. Sattva is the quality of goodness, purity, positivity, truth, serenity, balance, peacefulness, and virtuousness that is drawn towards Dharma and jñāna (knowledge).

Current Rank
#6,240
Peak Rank
#3,060 (2013)
Total Babies
499
5-Yr Trend
-7%
2000
First Year
2026
Last Year
2013
Peak Year
#3060
Peak Rank
499
Total Count
27
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Satvik

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

Sattva is one of the three guṇas or "modes of existence", a philosophical and psychological concept understood by the Samkhya school of Hindu philosophy. The other two qualities are rajas and tamas. Sattva is the quality of goodness, purity, positivity, truth, serenity, balance, peacefulness, and virtuousness that is drawn towards Dharma and jñāna (knowledge).

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The Story of Satvik

Satvik first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2000, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2013, when 36 Satviks were born — ranking #3,060 that year. As of 2026, Satvik ranks #6,240 for baby boys with 14 births, gradually falling (-7%). In total, more than 499 Satviks have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Satvik

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

  • Satva
  • Savak
  • Civic
  • Citic
  • Cetic
  • Savic
  • Sadek
  • Sandvik
  • Sattva
  • Scitech
  • Sivak
  • Satec

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Satvik

What does the name Satvik mean?
Sattva is one of the three guṇas or "modes of existence", a philosophical and psychological concept understood by the Samkhya school of Hindu philosophy. The other two qualities are rajas and tamas. Sattva is the quality of goodness, purity, positivity, truth, serenity, balance, peacefulness, and virtuousness that is drawn towards Dharma and jñāna (knowledge).
How popular is Satvik in 2026?
In 2026, Satvik ranks #6,240 among boys' names in the U.S., with 14 babies given the name that year.
When was Satvik most popular?
Satvik reached its peak popularity in 2013, ranking #3,060 that year with 36 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Satvik most popular?
Satvik has historically been most popular in New Jersey, California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Satvik.
Is Satvik a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Satvik is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Satvik?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Satvik include Hanley, Dmitry, Avenir. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Satvik

Satvik is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2000 and has accumulated 499 births in the dataset. Satvik's peak popularity came in 2013 when it ranked #3,060. Use the chart and map above to compare Satvik'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.