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Sarthak

♂ Boy

Pronounced SAR-thuk /ˈsɑːr.θʌk/Medium

Meaning: From the Sanskrit sarthak, 'meaningful; worthwhile; purposeful; successful.' A name that speaks of a life well spent; thoughtful and warm.Low

In 30 seconds: A meaningful Sanskrit name: Sarthak means 'worthwhile; purposeful; successful' (said 'SAR-thuk'). Thoughtful and warm.
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Origin MediumSanskrit
MeaningFrom the Sanskrit sarthak, 'meaningful; worthwhile; purposeful; successful.' A name that speaks of a life well spent; thoughtful and warm.
U.S. rank (2025)#6087 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births15 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2015
Total births (all-time)≈ 345

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201519992025

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

Sarthak comes from the Sanskrit sarthak, 'meaningful; worthwhile; successful.' A well-loved name across India, it reads thoughtful and uplifting — rare in the U.S. (said 'SAR-thuk').

It appears only rarely in the U.S., mostly in Indian families. Rare, meaningful, and warm.

Did you know? Sarthak is Sanskrit for 'meaningful; worthwhile; purposeful' — a name that wishes a child a life of purpose and value, thoughtful and warm at once (said 'SAR-thuk').
Overall data confidence 52%
References — Sarthak — Sanskrit 'meaningful; worthwhile; purposeful'

Variations

SarthakaSaarthakSarthik

Nicknames

SarThak

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Sarthak mean?

Sarthak is Sanskrit for 'meaningful; worthwhile; purposeful; successful.'

How do you pronounce Sarthak?

It's said SAR-thuk /ˈsɑːr.θʌk/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Sarthak a boy or girl name?

Sarthak is a boy's name.

How popular is Sarthak?

Sarthak is a rare name in the U.S.

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