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Amartya

♂ Boy

Pronounced uh-MART-yah /əˈmɑːrt.jə/Medium

Meaning: From the Sanskrit amartya, 'immortal; deathless; not subject to death.' Borne notably by the Nobel-laureate economist Amartya Sen.Low

In 30 seconds: A profound Sanskrit name: Amartya means 'immortal' (said 'uh-MART-yah'). Rare and meaning-rich.
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Origin MediumSanskrit
MeaningFrom the Sanskrit amartya, 'immortal; deathless; not subject to death.' Borne notably by the Nobel-laureate economist Amartya Sen.
U.S. rank (2019)#12237 ↘ Falling
2019 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2005
Total births (all-time)≈ 35

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201520052019

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Amartya comes from the Sanskrit for 'immortal; deathless.' It reads deep and dignified, best known through economist Amartya Sen. Rare in the U.S. (said 'uh-MART-yah').

In the U.S. it appears rarely, mostly in Indian families. Rare, profound, and dignified.

Did you know? Amartya is Sanskrit for 'immortal; deathless' -- a name carried by the Nobel Prize-winning economist Amartya Sen (said 'uh-MART-yah').
Overall data confidence 48%
References -- Amartya — Sanskrit 'immortal'; Amartya Sen

Variations

AmartyoAmarthyaAmritya

Nicknames

AmarTya

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Amartya mean?

Amartya is Sanskrit for 'immortal; deathless' -- borne by economist Amartya Sen.

How do you pronounce Amartya?

It's said uh-MART-yah /əˈmɑːrt.jə/ -- three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Amartya a boy or girl name?

Amartya is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Amartya?

Amartya is an extremely rare, newly emerging name in the U.S.

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