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Samhita

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Pronounced sum-HEE-tah /sʌmˈhiː.tə/Medium

Meaning: From the Sanskrit samhita, 'a collection; a joined, methodically arranged whole.' The Samhitas are the foundational verse collections of the Vedas, held in respect.Low

In 30 seconds: A scholarly Sanskrit name: Samhita means 'a collection' - the Samhitas are core Vedic texts (said 'sum-HEE-tah'). Learned and rare.
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Origin MediumSanskrit
MeaningFrom the Sanskrit samhita, 'a collection; a joined, methodically arranged whole.' The Samhitas are the foundational verse collections of the Vedas, held in respect.
U.S. rank (2023)#17172 ↘ Falling
2023 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2011
Total births (all-time)≈ 401

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201119982023

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

Samhita means 'a collection' in Sanskrit and names the core Vedic text-collections. It reads learned and serene - rare in the U.S. (said 'sum-HEE-tah').

In the U.S. it appears rarely, mostly in Indian-heritage families. Rare, learned, and serene.

Did you know? Samhita is Sanskrit for 'a collection; a methodically arranged whole' - the Samhitas are the foundational verse collections of the Vedas, which we note with respect (said 'sum-HEE-tah').
Overall data confidence 46%
References - Samhita — Sanskrit 'collection'; the Vedic Samhitas

Variations

SanhitaSamhithaSamita

Nicknames

SamHita

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Samhita mean?

Samhita is Sanskrit for 'a collection; a methodically arranged text.' The Samhitas are foundational Vedic collections.

How do you pronounce Samhita?

It's said sum-HEE-tah /sʌmˈhiː.tə/ - three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Samhita a boy or girl name?

Samhita is a girl's name.

How popular is Samhita?

Samhita is a rare name in the U.S.

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