Agastya
Agastya is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin.
Meaning
Mountain thrower or one who humbles mountains.
Origin and history
Agastya is a masculine name of Sanskrit origin, named after a venerated Vedic sage in ancient Indian tradition. The name is traditionally interpreted as meaning mountain thrower or one who humbles mountains. In the United States, its usage has increased significantly in recent years as a meaningful heritage name.
Popularity in the United States
1,608 babies in the United States have been named Agastya since 1880. It ranks #3154 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1085.
States where it is most popular
- CA (34.3 %)
- TX (17.4 %)
- NJ (14.7 %)
- WA (8.6 %)
- IL (5.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 107 |
| 2010-2019 | 513 |
| 2020-2029 | 988 |
Fun facts
- In Hindu tradition, Agastya is revered as a great sage credited with composing several hymns in the Rigveda.
- Over half of all published U.S. births for the name Agastya since 1880 have occurred between 2020 and 2025.