UK girl's name
Aashritha
A feminine name of Indian origin meaning "protected" or "sheltered".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2020. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Aashritha is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Aashritha popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2020 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5493, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2011, with 4 births.
This profile covers 7 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 2011 to 2020. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 75% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 7 living people in the UK are called Aashritha. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2021 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Aashritha ranked #5493 for girls in England and Wales in 2020, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2011, when 4 girls were registered as Aashritha.
- • About 7 living people in the UK are estimated to have Aashritha as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5493
2020
Births in 2020
3
Latest year
Peak year
2011
4 births
Estimated living
7
2026
Meaning
What does Aashritha mean?
The name Aashritha originates from the Sanskrit language, which has its roots in ancient India. It is believed to have emerged during the Vedic period, which spanned from around 1500 BCE to 500 BCE. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word "aashrita," which means "to take refuge" or "to seek shelter."
In Hindu mythology, the concept of seeking refuge or protection from a higher power or deity is deeply ingrained. The name Aashritha may have been bestowed upon individuals with the intention of invoking divine protection or seeking solace in spiritual teachings.
While no specific historical references to the name Aashritha have been found in ancient texts or scriptures, the idea of seeking refuge or shelter is prominent in many Hindu sacred texts, such as the Upanishads and the Bhagavad Gita.
The earliest recorded examples of the name Aashritha are relatively recent, dating back to the 19th and 20th centuries. However, it is possible that the name was in use earlier but not well documented.
One notable person with the name Aashritha was Aashritha Reddy, an Indian classical dancer and choreographer who lived from 1945 to 2018. She was renowned for her contributions to the Kuchipudi dance form and received numerous accolades, including the Padma Shri award from the Government of India.
Another individual with the name Aashritha was Aashritha Daggupati, an Indian actress and model who has appeared in various Telugu and Tamil films since the early 2000s.
Aashritha Shetty, an Indian entrepreneur and co-founder of the online fashion platform Voonik, was born in 1986. She has been recognized for her entrepreneurial achievements and has received several awards and honors.
Aashritha Bhattacharya was an Indian classical dancer and choreographer who specialized in the Odissi dance form. She lived from 1943 to 2021 and was a recipient of the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award, one of the highest honors in the performing arts in India.
Aashritha Prabhakar is an Indian classical vocalist and performer of Carnatic music. Born in 1987, she has received several awards and recognition for her contributions to the field of Indian classical music.
While the name Aashritha is not as common as some other Indian names, it holds deep cultural and spiritual significance, reflecting the idea of seeking refuge or protection in one's beliefs and values.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Aashritha over time
The chart below shows babies named Aashritha registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2011 to 2020. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Aashritha, the clearest high point is 2011. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2020, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Aashritha by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Aashritha was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #5493 | 3 | 1 |
| 2010s | #4764 | 4 | 1 |
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FAQ
Aashritha: questions and answers
How popular is the name Aashritha in the UK right now?
In 2020, Aashritha was ranked #5493 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Aashritha most popular?
The peak year on record was 2011, with 4 babies registered as Aashritha in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Aashritha?
A feminine name of Indian origin meaning "protected" or "sheltered".
How many people are called Aashritha in the UK?
A total of 7 babies have been registered as Aashritha across the 2 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.