Pure, honest, or untainted
Derived from Sanskrit, the name signifies a person who is pure, honest, or free from deceit. In a modern context, it is often associated with the Amish religious community, though as a given name, its roots are primarily South Asian.
Less common today
Amish isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #6,720 in 1990.
Indian author known for the Shiva Trilogy
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
