Total births
51
Girls' name · since 1980
Smitha
Since 1980, U.S. Social Security records show 51 babies named Smitha, peaking in 1983. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 51
- total births
- 1980–1995
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 78%
- born in that decade
51 girls have been named Smitha since 1980, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Smitha recorded 51 times among girls since 1980, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1980s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1980 to 1995.
- 51 total births
- 1980–1995 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 78% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
51 girls have been named Smitha since 1980, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 1995.
- 51
- total births
- 1980–1995
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 78%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
78% of everyone ever named Smitha was born in this single decade.
1983
Single peak year
12 babies were named Smitha in 1983 - its busiest year on record.
Smitha's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Smitha's full recorded timeline at 1986, 43% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 57% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1980, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1983 peak of 12 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Smitha at a glance
Last recorded 1995Peak year
1983
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1980
Smitha popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1980–1995
- Peak year (1983)
- 12
- Annual births at peak, across 16 years of records
Smitha by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Smitha's strongest decade.
40 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 78% of all-time use.
Smitha births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s
1980s
40 births
- 1990s 11
1990s
11 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 40 births (78% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Smitha? ▼
Since 1980, Social Security records show 51 babies named Smitha. The most recent recorded year was 1995. Its busiest year on record was 1983, with 12 births.
When was Smitha most popular? ▼
Smitha was most popular in the 1980s decade with 40 total births. The single peak year was 1983.
How long has the name Smitha been used? ▼
Records for Smitha go back to 1980, giving 16 years of history through 1995.
What names are similar to Smitha? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Smith, Smita, Smithie, Smira, and 2 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Smitha's data
- Smitha's decade-level peak was the 1980s (40 total births); usage has since declined to 11 in the 1990s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- 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 Smitha
Nearby Names Like Smitha
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Smitha
Smith Girl
#11337 189 births
Smita Girl
134 births
Smithie Girl
54 births
Smira Girl
6 births
Smiley Girl
6 births
Compare Smitha side by side: Smitha vs Smith Smitha vs Smita Smitha vs Smithie
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1980–1995 (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. "Smitha: Baby Name Since 1980 - 51 Births, Peak 1983." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/smitha. 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 Smitha 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.