Will my child share the name Agastya with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 48 UK babies named Agastya per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Agastya in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Agastya becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Agastya is rising: up 502 places since 2020, to #728 in 2025. Its best recorded position was #613 in 2024.

Is Agastya a good choice for a distinctive name?

Agastya is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Agastya a popular baby name in the United States?

Agastya does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Agastya is a distinctive choice, ranked #728 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Agastya in their class.

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About the Name Agastya

Agastya has never been more popular than it is right now, sitting at UK #613. The name has climbed 617 places in the last five years — a significant surge by any measure. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 2007.

Agastya is uncommon in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Agastya in their class.