Sankara Boy
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: sahn-KAH-rah /sæŋˈkɑːrə/
Origin: Sanskrit; Indian
Meaning: Sanskrit: 'one who brings happiness'; Indian: 'sacred'
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Sankara is derived from the Sanskrit language, often associated with the philosopher and theologian Adi Shankaracharya, who is known for consolidating the doctrine of Advaita Vedanta. In Hindu culture, the name is revered and often linked to Lord Shiva, who is sometimes referred to as Sankara.
The name has been used in various contexts, including religious and philosophical discussions, reflecting its deep cultural significance.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Sankara was first seen in the United States in 2020.
Sankara has ranked as high as #1348 nationally, which occurred in 2020, and has been most popular in .
In the past 5 years the name Sankara has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Sankara is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Sankara was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Sankara
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Sankara.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 8 |