Samarth is a Sanskrit name that means "capable" or "powerful", from the word samartha, which describes someone competent and strong. It is a common given name in India, especially in Maharashtra and the north, and came to the United States with Indian American families. Samarth reached number 1625 in 2014, stayed between 1660 and 2250 for the following decade and ranks number 2355 among boys' names in 2025.