Self, oneself, or by ones own self
Derived from the Sanskrit word meaning 'self' or 'personally'. It often carries the philosophical connotation of self-reliance or the inherent nature of an individual. In various Indian contexts, it signifies independence and the essence of the soul.
Less common today
Swayam isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #8,195 in 2009.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
