How Many People Are Named Sumita?

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

Sumita
Very Rare
Sanskrit

Sumita is a rare name, originating from Sanskrit, meaning 'prosperity'. Only 22 people in the US today share this name, making up just 1 in 15,066,684 Americans. The name peaked in popularity in 1973 with 6 births.

~22
Living in US
1 in 15,066,684
Americans
1973
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Prosperity
🌐
Origin
Sanskrit
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 2
Personality Traits
Harmonious Compassionate Intelligent
2
Life Path Number

Life-path number 2 symbolizes balance, cooperation, and adaptability.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

224,911
Worldwide Bearers
#4,659
Global Rank
🇮🇳 India
210,044
🇧🇩 Bangladesh
10,998
🇮🇩 Indonesia
1,539
🇺🇸 United States
691
🇬🇧 England
359
🇹🇭 Thailand
281
🇨🇦 Canada
189
🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
171
🇲🇾 Malaysia
138
🇶🇦 Qatar
92

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
22 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 50
0
Would be under 30 (0%)
23
Would be 30–60 (100%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 23 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: 1973

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
28
Classic Feel
36
Modern Appeal
64
International
100

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

📜 Sumita Through the Generations

Sumita, a name rooted in Sanskrit, has seen a stable presence in the United States since its peak in 1973 when six babies were given this name. Today, there are 22 individuals bearing Sumita, with an average age of 50 years. Interestingly, all those named Sumita fall within the age range of 30 to 60, indicating a generation-specific adoption of the name.

✨ Similar Names to Sumita

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Sumita's Sanskrit roots

📄 About the Name Sumita

How Many People Have the Name Sumita?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 22 people in the United States currently share the name Sumita. That works out to roughly 1 in every 15,066,684 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Sumita a Common or Rare Name?

Sumita 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 Sumita Mean?

Sumita means "prosperity" and comes from Sanskrit origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 2.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Sumita in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Sumita Most Popular?

The name Sumita reached peak popularity in 1973, with 6 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 Sumita?

Approximately 22 people named Sumita live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 23. That works out to roughly 1 in 15,066,684 Americans.

Is Sumita a rare name?

Sumita is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 15,066,684 Americans has this name.

What does the name Sumita mean?

Sumita means "prosperity" and comes from Sanskrit origins.

Is Sumita more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Sumita are male and 100% are female.

When was Sumita most popular?

Sumita peaked in 1973 with 6 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.

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 US22
All-Time Births23
1 in X1 in 15,066,684
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age50
Peak Year1973
World Rank#4,659
Male %0%
Female %100%

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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.