Girl · #16,210 in 2026

Satvika

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
#16,210
Peak Rank
#12,198 (2012)
Total Babies
41
5-Yr Trend
Stable
2006
First Year
2016
Last Year
2012
Peak Year
#12198
Peak Rank
41
Total Count
7
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Satvika

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 Satvika

Satvika first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 2006, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2012, when 8 Satvikas were born — ranking #12,198 that year. As of 2026, Satvika ranks #16,210 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 41 Satvikas 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 Satvika

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

  • Stika
  • Satva
  • Stoica
  • Savoca
  • Savak
  • Sticky
  • Civic
  • Civics
  • Sitka
  • Stuka
  • Citic
  • Cetic

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Satvika

What does the name Satvika 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 Satvika in 2026?
In 2026, Satvika ranks #16,210 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Satvika most popular?
Satvika reached its peak popularity in 2012, ranking #12,198 that year with 8 babies given the name.
Is Satvika a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Satvika is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Satvika?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Satvika include Cullen, Dixi, Kinna. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Satvika

Satvika is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2006 and has accumulated 41 births in the dataset. Satvika's peak popularity came in 2012 when it ranked #12,198. Use the chart and map above to compare Satvika'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.