How Many People Are Named Smitha?
Complete statistics for the name Smitha: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Smitha is a very rare female name, with only 50 people living in the US today, making up just 1 in 6,656,796 Americans. The name peaked in popularity in 1983 with 12 births, and it's remained stable since then.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 7 symbolizes introspection, wisdom, and spiritual growth.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 40All 51 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1983Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Smitha Through the Generations
Smitha has been a name that's seen steady usage over the decades, with its peak occurring in 1983 when there were 12 births. Since then, the name has maintained a consistent presence, though it hasn't gained widespread popularity. Today, most people named Smitha are aged between 30 and 60, with none under 30 or over 60, indicating a generation gap where the name isn't being passed down as frequently.
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Smitha's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Smitha
How Many People Have the Name Smitha?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 50 people in the United States currently share the name Smitha. That works out to roughly 1 in every 6,656,796 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Smitha a Common or Rare Name?
Smitha is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Smitha Mean?
Smitha means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Smitha in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Smitha Most Popular?
The name Smitha reached peak popularity in 1983, with 12 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Smitha?
Approximately 50 people named Smitha live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 51. That works out to roughly 1 in 6,656,796 Americans.
Is Smitha a rare name?
Smitha is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 6,656,796 Americans has this name.
What does the name Smitha mean?
Smitha means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Smitha more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Smitha are male and 100% are female.
When was Smitha most popular?
Smitha peaked in 1983 with 12 births that year. Current trend: Stable.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.