How Many People Are Named Soma?

Complete statistics for the name Soma: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Soma
Very Rare
Sanskrit

Soma means 'nectar' in Sanskrit, symbolizing immortality and divine bliss. Only 1 in 1,395,178 Americans are named Soma, making it incredibly rare. The majority of people named Soma are under 30, giving it a modern vibe.

~1,155
Living in US
1 in 286,969
Americans
2022
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Nectar
🌐
Origin
Sanskrit
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 3
Personality Traits
Divine Serene Mystical
3
Life Path Number

Life-path number 3 signifies creativity, self-expression, and joy.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

684,756
Worldwide Bearers
#1,420
Global Rank
🇮🇳 India
494,582
🇪🇬 Egypt
56,411
🇳🇵 Nepal
49,824
🇧🇩 Bangladesh
36,750
🇮🇩 Indonesia
7,841
🇦🇫 Afghanistan
7,000
🇸🇩 Sudan
4,561
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
4,080
🇱🇾 Libya
3,305
🇨🇮 Ivory Coast
3,168

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
135 (57%)
♀ Female
102 (43%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 13
226
Would be under 30 (95%)
13
Would be 30–60 (5%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 239 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: 2022

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
70
Classic Feel
7
Modern Appeal
100
International
100

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Soma Through the Generations

Soma has seen a steady rise in popularity, peaking in 2022 with 21 births. Today, there are 237 people named Soma living in the United States, with most under 30 years old. This younger demographic reflects its status as a contemporary choice, with only a handful of individuals aged 30-60 and none over 60.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 5

✨ Similar Names to Soma

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Soma's Sanskrit roots

📄 About the Name Soma

How Many People Have the Name Soma?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,155 people in the United States currently share the name Soma. That works out to roughly 1 in every 286,969 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Soma a Common or Rare Name?

Soma 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 Soma Mean?

Soma means "nectar" and comes from Sanskrit origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Soma in SSA data, approximately 57% are male and 43% are female.

When Was Soma Most Popular?

The name Soma reached peak popularity in 2022, with 21 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

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 Soma?

Approximately 1,155 people named Soma live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,155. That works out to roughly 1 in 286,969 Americans.

Is Soma a rare name?

Soma is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 286,969 Americans has this name.

What does the name Soma mean?

Soma means "nectar" and comes from Sanskrit origins.

Is Soma more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 57% of people named Soma are male and 43% are female.

When was Soma most popular?

Soma peaked in 2022 with 21 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

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.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US1,155
All-Time Births1,155
1 in X1 in 286,969
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age13
Peak Year2022
World Rank#1,420
Male %57%
Female %43%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.