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Agastya
BoySanskrit, Hindi· “name of a revered Vedic sage”
- Meaning
- name of a revered Vedic sage
- Origin
- Sanskrit, Hindi
- Pronunciation
- uh-GUHS-tyuh
- Syllables
- 3
- US rank 2025
- #929
- US babies 2025
- 253
- Best rank
- #929 (2025)
- Peak year
- 2025
Meaning and origin of Agastya
Agastya is a Sanskrit and Hindi name that is usually said to mean “name of a revered Vedic sage”.
Agastya is the name of a revered sage in Hindu tradition, one of the most honored rishis mentioned in the Rigveda. Stories of Agastya appear in the Ramayana and Mahabharata, and he is especially venerated in South India, where he is credited in tradition with contributions to the Tamil language. The Sanskrit name also designates the bright star Canopus. Its etymology is uncertain; one traditional explanation connects it to the phrase mover of mountains. It is said uh-GUHS-tyuh. Agastya is growing in use among Indian families as a distinctive name with a deep spiritual history and an uncommon sound.
Popularity over time
Agastya first appears in US Social Security records in 2002. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 1 different years, starting in 2025. It is at its all-time high right now: 2025 brought both its best national rank, #929, and its highest count, 253 babies. Use has grown 233% in ten years.
Its national rank moved from #5,256 in 2010 and #929 in 2025. Of the 1,608 US boys named Agastya since records began, 61% were born in the 2020s, its biggest decade. The 2010s come next, with 513 babies.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Caius, Shimon, Rowdy, Krue, and Kreed.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Agastya ranked highest in Washington, New Jersey, and Massachusetts.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | #284 | 26 |
| New Jersey | #355 | 23 |
| Massachusetts | #362 | 14 |
| Connecticut | #382 | 7 |
| California | #442 | 72 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for boys.
Agastya is usually pronounced uh-GUHS-tyuh, with three syllables. It has seven letters, starts with A and ends in “-ya”.
Middle names for Agastya
A few middle names that flow with Agastya: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Agastya
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Agastya mean?
Agastya is a Sanskrit and Hindi name that is usually said to mean “name of a revered Vedic sage”.
What is the origin of the name Agastya?
Agastya has Sanskrit and Hindi roots. Agastya is the name of a revered sage in Hindu tradition, one of the most honored rishis mentioned in the Rigveda.
Is Agastya a popular name?
Yes. Agastya ranked #929 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Agastya a boy or girl name?
Agastya is mainly a boy's name. In the US it is used almost only for boys.
How do you pronounce Agastya?
Agastya is usually pronounced uh-GUHS-tyuh. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings