Artha

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Pronounced AR-thuh /ˈɑːr.θə/Medium

Meaning: From the Sanskrit artha, 'purpose; meaning; prosperity' — one of the four purusharthas, the aims of human life in Hindu philosophy. A grounded, meaningful name.Low

In 30 seconds: A grounded Sanskrit name: Artha means 'purpose; wealth; meaning' (said 'AR-thuh'). One of life's four aims.

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Origin MediumSanskrit

MeaningFrom the Sanskrit artha, 'purpose; meaning; prosperity' — one of the four purusharthas, the aims of human life in Hindu philosophy. A grounded, meaningful name.

U.S. rank (1973)#6124 ↗ Rising

1973 U.S. births8 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1922

Total births (all-time)≈ 542

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

As a girl's name Artha is Sanskrit for 'purpose; wealth; meaning,' one of the four aims of life. Grounded and rare in the U.S. (said 'AR-thuh').

It appears only rarely in the U.S. Rare, grounded, and meaningful.

Did you know? Artha comes from the Sanskrit for 'purpose; meaning; prosperity' — one of the four purusharthas, the aims of human life in Hindu thought. A grounded, meaningful name (said 'AR-thuh').

Overall data confidence 42%

References — Artha — Sanskrit 'purpose; wealth'; a purushartha

Variations

ArthaaArthiAartha

Nicknames

AriTha

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Artha mean?

Artha is Sanskrit for 'purpose; meaning; prosperity,' one of the four aims of life in Hindu philosophy.

How do you pronounce Artha?

It's said AR-thuh /ˈɑːr.θə/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Artha a boy or girl name?

Artha is a girl's name.

How popular is Artha?

Artha is a rare name in the U.S.