Boy · #5,167 in 2026

Skanda

Name: Popularity of the name Skanda in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Skanda, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#5,167

Peak Rank

#5,167 (2026)

Total Babies

205

5-Yr Trend

+80%

2004

First Year

2026

Last Year

2026

Peak Year

#5167

Peak Rank

205

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Skanda

Skanda first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2004, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2026, when 19 Skandas were born — ranking #5,167 that year. As of 2026, Skanda ranks #5,167 for baby boys with 19 births, rising sharply (+80% over the past five years). In total, more than 205 Skandas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

No data

Names that sound like Skanda

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

Scandal
Scanned
Scanty
Sanda
Scand
Scandia
Skandia
Scandale
Skandal
Scana
Scandic
Santa

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Skanda

What does the name Skanda mean?

Skanda is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2004. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Skanda in 2026?

In 2026, Skanda ranks #5,167 among boys' names in the U.S., with 19 babies given the name that year.

When was Skanda most popular?

Skanda reached its peak popularity in 2026, ranking #5,167 that year with 19 babies given the name.

Is Skanda a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Skanda is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Skanda?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Skanda include Lasaro, Trammell, Juana. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Skanda

Skanda is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2004 and has accumulated 205 births in the dataset. Skanda's peak popularity came in 2026 when it ranked #5,167. Use the chart and map above to compare Skanda'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.