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UK girl's name

Aathira

A feminine name of Indian origin meaning "first ray of the sun".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Aathira is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Aathira popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3318, with 7 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2021, with 10 births.

This profile covers 41 England and Wales registrations across 8 recorded years from 2013 to 2024. 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 70% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 41 living people in the UK are called Aathira. 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 2025 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Aathira ranked #3318 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 7 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2021, when 10 girls were registered as Aathira.
  • About 41 living people in the UK are estimated to have Aathira as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#3318

2024

Births in 2024

7

Latest year

Peak year

2021

10 births

Estimated living

41

2026

Meaning

What does Aathira mean?

The name Aathira finds its origins in the Malayalam language, which is predominantly spoken in the southern Indian state of Kerala. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "Atri," which refers to one of the seven great sages (Saptarishi) in Hindu mythology.

Aathira is a feminine name, and its roots can be traced back to ancient Hindu scriptures and texts such as the Vedas and Puranas. The sage Atri is mentioned in various Hindu texts, including the Ramayana and Mahabharata, where he is revered for his wisdom and spiritual knowledge.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Aathira can be found in the Mahabharata, where it is mentioned as the name of a celestial nymph. This connection to Hindu mythology and spirituality has contributed to the name's popularity among Hindus, particularly in Kerala and other parts of southern India.

Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Aathira. One such person was Aathira Devi, a 16th-century Punjabi princess and the daughter of Raja Maldeva of Malerkotla. She is renowned for her bravery and leadership during the Mughal-Sikh wars.

Another prominent figure was Aathira Ravi, an Indian classical dancer and choreographer from Kerala who lived in the 20th century. She was widely acclaimed for her contributions to the preservation and promotion of the Mohiniyattam dance form.

In the field of literature, Aathira Geeth was a renowned Malayalam poet and writer who lived during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Her works, which often explored themes of love, nature, and spirituality, were highly influential in the literary circles of Kerala.

Aathira Krishnakumar was a renowned Indian scientist and aerospace engineer who worked for the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO). She played a pivotal role in the development of India's satellite and rocket programs.

Lastly, Aathira Sivaraman was an Indian social activist and environmentalist from Kerala who dedicated her life to promoting sustainable living and protecting the region's natural resources. She founded several organizations and initiatives aimed at raising awareness about environmental issues.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Aathira over time

The chart below shows babies named Aathira registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2013 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Aathira, the clearest high point is 2021. The latest England and Wales figure is 7 births in 2024, compared with 10 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Aathira
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Decades

Aathira by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Aathira 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 #3780 31 5
2010s #5332 10 3

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FAQ

Aathira: questions and answers

How popular is the name Aathira in the UK right now?

In 2024, Aathira was ranked #3318 for girls in England and Wales, with 7 births registered.

When was Aathira most popular?

The peak year on record was 2021, with 10 babies registered as Aathira in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Aathira?

A feminine name of Indian origin meaning "first ray of the sun".

How many people are called Aathira in the UK?

A total of 41 babies have been registered as Aathira across the 8 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.