Yukta
A feminine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "joined" or "united".
Name Census estimates that about 54 living Americans carry the first name Yukta. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Yukta today is around 13 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Yukta births was 2015 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Yukta. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Yukta with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Yukta. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
54
~ 1 in 6,347,303 Americans
Peak year
2015
7 babies that year
Average age
13
years old
2024 SSA rank
#13,387
Tracked since 2000
Popularity
Yukta: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Yukta from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 33 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2010s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Yukta by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Yukta during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Yukta
The name Yukta has its roots in the Sanskrit language and cultural traditions of ancient India. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "yukt," which means "joined" or "united." This name likely emerged in the subcontinent during the classical period of Indian history, spanning from the 3rd century BCE to the 8th century CE.
Yukta is a feminine name that carries connotations of harmony, balance, and integration. In Hindu philosophy, the concept of "yoga" (union or integration) is central, and the name Yukta may have been inspired by this principle. It is possible that the name was given to children with the aspiration that they would grow to embody qualities of unity and wholeness.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Yukta can be found in the ancient Sanskrit text, the Mahabharata, which dates back to around the 4th century BCE. In this epic, a character named Yukta is mentioned as the wife of the sage Bhrigu. This reference suggests that the name was in use during the ancient Vedic period in India.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Yukta. One such figure is Yukta Mookerjee (1936-2013), an Indian-born British writer and academic who specialized in the study of Asian religions and cultures. Another is Yukta Mookhey (born 1977), an Indian model and actress who has appeared in numerous Bollywood films and television shows.
In the realm of classical Indian dance, Yukta Narendar (born 1984) is a renowned Kathak dancer and choreographer who has received numerous awards and accolades for her contributions to the art form. Yukta Kapoor (born 1978) is an Indian fashion designer and entrepreneur known for her contemporary clothing line that blends Indian aesthetics with modern sensibilities.
Notably, Yukta Mukhi (1951-2005) was a celebrated Indian poet and writer who authored several collections of poetry and prose works in Hindi. Her literary works explored themes of feminism, social justice, and the human condition, earning her critical acclaim and recognition within the Indian literary landscape.
These are just a few examples of individuals who have carried the name Yukta throughout history, each leaving their mark in various fields and contributing to the rich tapestry of cultural heritage associated with this ancient Sanskrit name.
People
Yukta + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Yukta as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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FAQ
Yukta: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Yukta?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 54 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Yukta going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 6,347,303 US residents.
Is Yukta a common name?
We classify Yukta as "Very Rare". It ranks above 55.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 55 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Yukta most popular?
The single biggest year for Yukta was 2015, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Yukta is about 13 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Yukta in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Yukta a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Yukta in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Yukta still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Yukta in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Yukta can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are called Yukta?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.