Total births
252
Girls' name · since 1997
Saumya
Since 1997, U.S. Social Security records show 252 babies named Saumya, peaking in 2002. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 252
- total births
- 1997–2025
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 57%
- born in that decade
Saumya sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 252 recorded since 1997.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Saumya has been recorded 252 times among girls since 1997, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 2000s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1997 to 2025.
- 252 total births
- 1997–2025 years on record
- 2000s peak decade
- 57% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
252 girls have been named Saumya since 1997, peaking in the 2000s, last recorded in 2025.
- 252
- total births
- 1997–2025
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 57%
- born in that decade
2000s
Peak decade
57% of everyone ever named Saumya was born in this single decade.
2002
Single peak year
19 babies were named Saumya in 2002 - its busiest year on record.
Saumya's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Saumya's SSA record in two at 2009 and the more recent half accounts for 41% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 59%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 2011, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2002 peak of 19, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Saumya at a glance
Last recorded 2025Peak year
2002
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1997
Saumya popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1997–2025
- Peak year (2002)
- 19
- Annual births at peak, across 29 years of records
Saumya popularity over time - boys
5 total births recorded since 2005 (Saumya as boys' name)
Saumya by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Saumya's strongest decade.
144 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 57% of all-time use.
Saumya births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 18
1990s
18 births
- 2000s
2000s
144 births
- 2010s
2010s
82 births
- 2020s 8
2020s
8 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 144 births (57% of all-time use).
Saumya by state
Where Saumya concentrates geographically, total births since 1997
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 5 | 2.0% |
| #2 | New Jersey | | 5 | 2.0% |
California share of Saumya's total US births 2.0%
Even split
5 of 252 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Saumya? ▼
Since 1997, Social Security records show 252 babies named Saumya. The most recent recorded year was 2025. Its busiest year on record was 2002, with 19 births.
When was Saumya most popular? ▼
Saumya was most popular in the 2000s decade with 144 total births. The single peak year was 2002.
Where is Saumya most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Saumya are California (5 births), New Jersey (5 births).
How long has the name Saumya been used? ▼
Records for Saumya go back to 1997, giving 29 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Saumya? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Saundra, Saudia, Sausha, Saul, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Saumya's data
- Saumya's decade-level peak was the 2000s (144 total births); usage has since declined to 8 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Saumyas (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Saumya
Nearby Names Like Saumya
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Saumya
Saundra Girl
17,851 births
Saudia Girl
421 births
Sausha Girl
150 births
Saul Girl
74 births
Saunya Girl
55 births
Compare Saumya side by side: Saumya vs Saundra Saumya vs Saudia Saumya vs Sausha
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1997–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Saumya: Baby Name Since 1997 - 252 Births, Peak 2002." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/saumya. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Saumya draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.