Vedant
Vedant is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin.
Meaning
Ultimate knowledge; versed in the Vedas.
Origin and history
Vedant is a masculine name of Sanskrit origin meaning ultimate knowledge or one who knows the Vedas. It derives from the Hindu philosophical tradition of Vedanta. In the United States, it is a moderately used choice primarily among South Asian diaspora families.
Popularity in the United States
1,407 babies in the United States have been named Vedant since 1880. It ranks #3312 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1449.
States where it is most popular
- CA (43.6 %)
- TX (19.5 %)
- NJ (18.6 %)
- WA (4.1 %)
- NY (3.8 %)
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 | 14 |
| 2000-2010 | 376 |
| 2010-2019 | 530 |
| 2020-2029 | 487 |
Fun facts
- The term stems from Vedanta, one of the six orthodox schools of Hindu philosophy.
- The name has seen increased usage in the United States since the early 2000s.