Swara
2 syllables
⚧ Unisex ◎ Modern American ◈ 2 syllables
"Melody; musical note; sound."

From Modern American

Swara means musical note or self-resonating sound — from the Sanskrit. In Indian classical music, a swara IS the most fundamental musical element — the seven notes that create ALL melody. Two syllables of the most fundamental musical element, seven-notes, and Sanskrit self-resonating.

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Swara at a glance
MeaningMelody; musical note; sound.
OriginModern American
GenderUnisex
Syllables2
NumerologyLife Path 8
US Rank (today)#2921
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Why parents love Swara
  • A swara IS the most fundamental musical element.The seven notes that create ALL melody.Two syllables with a flowing, Sanskrit sound: SWAH-rah.Swa and Ra are both embedded.The most directly musical Sanskrit name.
The vibe of Swara
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Origin & history of Swara
Sanskrit swara (musical note/sound) Swara
1
Modern American roots
Swara IS the most fundamental musical element in Indian classical — the seven notes creating ALL melody.
2
First recorded
Earliest known use: Sanskrit; Indian classical music.
3
Today
Swara remains a beloved choice, ranking #2921 in the US. 911 babies have been named Swara since 2005.
◈ Sources: Behind the Name, SSA data
How popular is Swara?
2018 peak year
Swara first appears in the U.S. registration record in 2005. Its popularity climbed over the following decades. In 2018, 93 babies received the name (ranked #2081). Today it sits well outside the top 1,000 (around #2921), with roughly 63 babies named Swara each year. Swara has been declining in recent years. In total, around 911 babies have been registered with this name since 1880.
Year-by-year registrations 1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
93 Babies named in peak year
(ranked #2,081)
63 Avg. per year
(last decade)
630 Total registrations
last 10 years
911 All-time total
(since 1880)
Popularity in the US today (rank #2,921) Moderate
↓ Declining in recent years
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Numerology of Swara
8
Life path number
The Achiever
Ambition, authority and material mastery.

Swara's Life Path 3 is the communicator's number — musical communication. People named Swara tend to be flowing, melodic, and gifted at being the Sanskrit fundamental of ALL melody.

Sanskrit fundamental ALL melody
Seven-notes
Self-resonating
Flowing-musical
Swa-Ra deep
S1
W5
A1
R9
A1
Sum: 17 → Life path 8
Personality of Swara
💼
Built for success
They don't dream of achievement — they plan for it.
👑
Commanding presence
They walk in and people notice.
🔑
Strategic mind
Always three moves ahead.
💎
Unbreakable
Setbacks sharpen them. Resilience is in their DNA.
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