Girl · #13,458 in 2026

Smriti

Smṛti, also spelled smriti or smruti, is a body of Hindu texts representing the remembered, written tradition in Hinduism, rooted in or inspired by the Vedas. Smṛti works are generally attributed to a named author and were transmitted through manuscripts, in contrast to Vedic or śruti literature, which is based on a fixed text with no specific author, and preserved through oral transmission.

Current Rank
#13,458
Peak Rank
#6,903 (2010)
Total Babies
220
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1996
First Year
2021
Last Year
2010
Peak Year
#6903
Peak Rank
220
Total Count
20
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Smriti

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

Smṛti, also spelled smriti or smruti, is a body of Hindu texts representing the remembered, written tradition in Hinduism, rooted in or inspired by the Vedas. Smṛti works are generally attributed to a named author and were transmitted through manuscripts, in contrast to Vedic or śruti literature, which is based on a fixed text with no specific author, and preserved through oral transmission.

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Etymology
Smṛti is a Sanskrit word, from the root √smṛ (स्मृ), which means the act of remembering. The word is found in ancient Vaidika literature, such as in section 7.13 of the Chandogya Upanishad . In later and modern scholarly usage, the term refers to tradition, memory, as well as a vast post-Vedic canon of "tradition that is remembered". David Brick states that the original meaning of smriti was simply tradition, and not texts. Smṛti is also a symbolic synonym for number 18, from the 18 scholars who are credited in Indian tradition for writing dharma-related Smṛti texts (most have been lost). Thes

The Story of Smriti

Smriti first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1996, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2010, when 18 Smritis were born — ranking #6,903 that year. As of 2026, Smriti ranks #13,458 for baby girls with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 220 Smritis have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Smriti

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

  • Smitty
  • Smutty
  • Smiddy
  • Cerruti
  • Emeriti
  • City
  • Smarty
  • Snotty
  • Snooty
  • Smartie
  • Smirked
  • Smit

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Frequently Asked Questions about Smriti

What does the name Smriti mean?
Smṛti, also spelled smriti or smruti, is a body of Hindu texts representing the remembered, written tradition in Hinduism, rooted in or inspired by the Vedas. Smṛti works are generally attributed to a named author and were transmitted through manuscripts, in contrast to Vedic or śruti literature, which is based on a fixed text with no specific author, and preserved through oral transmission.
How popular is Smriti in 2026?
In 2026, Smriti ranks #13,458 among girls' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.
When was Smriti most popular?
Smriti reached its peak popularity in 2010, ranking #6,903 that year with 18 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Smriti most popular?
Smriti has historically been most popular in California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Smriti.
Is Smriti a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Smriti is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Smriti?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Smriti include Kajsa, Memori, Aireona. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Smriti

Smriti is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1996 and has accumulated 220 births in the dataset. Smriti's peak popularity came in 2010 when it ranked #6,903. Use the chart and map above to compare Smriti'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.