Boy · #10,860 in 2026

Utkarsh

Utkarsh is a given name of Hindi and Indian origin primarily for males and meaning prosperity, awakening, development and flourishing.

Current Rank
#10,860
Peak Rank
#9,392 (2002)
Total Babies
43
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1998
First Year
2022
Last Year
2002
Peak Year
#9392
Peak Rank
43
Total Count
8
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Utkarsh

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

Utkarsh is a given name of Hindi and Indian origin primarily for males and meaning prosperity, awakening, development and flourishing.

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The Story of Utkarsh

Utkarsh first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1998, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2002, when 6 Utkarshs were born — ranking #9,392 that year. As of 2026, Utkarsh ranks #10,860 for baby boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 43 Utkarshs have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

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Notable people named Utkarsh

A small selection from Wikipedia. Tap "Read more" below to see the full list on Wikipedia.

  • Utkarsh Ambudkar , American actor
  • Utkarsh Bhaskar , Indian cricketer
  • Utkarsh Chandra , Indian cricketer
  • Utkarsh Sharma , Indian actor
  • Utkarsh Singh , Indian cricketer
  • Utkarsh Verma , Indian politician
  • Utkarsh raj chaturvedi , Indian accountant

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Names that sound like Utkarsh

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Utkarsh

What does the name Utkarsh mean?
Utkarsh is a given name of Hindi and Indian origin primarily for males and meaning prosperity, awakening, development and flourishing.
How popular is Utkarsh in 2026?
In 2026, Utkarsh ranks #10,860 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.
When was Utkarsh most popular?
Utkarsh reached its peak popularity in 2002, ranking #9,392 that year with 6 babies given the name.
Is Utkarsh a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Utkarsh is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Utkarsh?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Utkarsh include Antonnio, Tobius, Karun. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Utkarsh

Utkarsh is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1998 and has accumulated 43 births in the dataset. Utkarsh's peak popularity came in 2002 when it ranked #9,392. Use the chart and map above to compare Utkarsh'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.