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Saketh

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Pronounced SAH-keth /ˈsɑː.kɛθ/Medium

Meaning: From the Sanskrit Saketa, an old name for the sacred city of Ayodhya, also read as 'heaven' and used as a name of Vishnu/Krishna. Sacred and lofty; note the deity link.Low

In 30 seconds: A sacred Sanskrit name: Saketh means 'Ayodhya; heaven' — a name of Vishnu (said 'SAH-keth'). Lofty and reverent.

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Origin MediumSanskrit

MeaningFrom the Sanskrit Saketa, an old name for the sacred city of Ayodhya, also read as 'heaven' and used as a name of Vishnu/Krishna. Sacred and lofty; note the deity link.

U.S. rank (2024)#10687 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2007

Total births (all-time)≈ 455

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

Saketh is Sanskrit, from Saketa ('Ayodhya; heaven'), tied to Vishnu and Krishna. It reads sacred and lofty, chosen in Hindu families — rare in the U.S. (said 'SAH-keth').

It appears only rarely in the U.S., mostly in Indian families. Rare, sacred, and lofty.

Did you know? Saketh comes from the Sanskrit Saketa — an old name for the holy city of Ayodhya, also read as 'heaven' and used as a name of Vishnu/Krishna — a sacred, lofty choice, note the deity link (said 'SAH-keth').

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References — Saketh — Sanskrit Saketa 'Ayodhya; heaven'; Vishnu link noted

Variations

SaketSakethaSakethh

Nicknames

SakeKeth

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Saketh mean?

Saketh is Sanskrit for 'Ayodhya; heaven' and a name of Vishnu/Krishna.

How do you pronounce Saketh?

It's said SAH-keth /ˈsɑː.kɛθ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Saketh a boy or girl name?

Saketh is a boy's name.

How popular is Saketh?

Saketh is a rare name in the U.S.