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Samraat

♂ Boy

Pronounced sum-RAAT /sʌmˈrɑːt/Medium

Meaning: From the Sanskrit samraat (samrat), 'emperor; supreme sovereign; universal ruler' — a title of the greatest kings. A grand, commanding name.Medium

In 30 seconds: A name fit for a king: Samraat is Sanskrit for 'emperor; supreme sovereign' (said 'sum-RAAT'). Grand and commanding.

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Origin MediumSanskrit

MeaningFrom the Sanskrit samraat (samrat), 'emperor; supreme sovereign; universal ruler' — a title of the greatest kings. A grand, commanding name.

U.S. rank (2024)#12056 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2019

Total births (all-time)≈ 33

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

Samraat comes from the Sanskrit samrat, 'emperor; supreme sovereign; universal ruler,' a title reserved for the greatest kings of Indian tradition. A grand, commanding name (said 'sum-RAAT').

It appears only rarely in U.S. records, most often in Indian-heritage families. Rare, regal, and rooted.

Did you know? Samraat is Sanskrit for 'emperor' — not just any king but a samrat, a universal sovereign whose rule spans many lands, making it a truly regal name (said 'sum-RAAT').

Overall data confidence 56%

References — Samraat — Sanskrit samrat, 'emperor; supreme sovereign'

Variations

SamratSamraathSamraj

Nicknames

SamRaat

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Samraat mean?

Samraat is a Sanskrit name meaning 'emperor; supreme sovereign; universal ruler.'

How do you pronounce Samraat?

It's said sum-RAAT /sʌmˈrɑːt/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Samraat a boy or girl name?

Samraat is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Samraat?

Samraat is a rare name in the U.S., seen most in Indian-heritage families.