UK boy's name
Abhinav
A masculine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "new" or "modern".
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.
Abhinav is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Abhinav popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5119, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2011, with 21 births.
This profile covers 206 England and Wales registrations across 24 recorded years from 1996 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales and NRS Scotland, 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 14% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 213 living people in the UK are called Abhinav. 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
- • Abhinav ranked #5119 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2011, when 21 boys were registered as Abhinav.
- • Abhinav ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #680 in 2014.
- • About 213 living people in the UK are estimated to have Abhinav as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5119
2024
Births in 2024
3
Latest year
Peak year
2011
21 births
Estimated living
213
2026
Meaning
What does Abhinav mean?
The name Abhinav is of Sanskrit origin and has its roots in ancient Indian culture and tradition. It is a combination of two words - 'abhi' meaning 'towards' and 'nava' meaning 'new.' Collectively, the name Abhinav signifies 'towards the new' or 'welcoming the new.'
In Hindu mythology, the name Abhinav finds mention in the Puranas, a collection of ancient texts that narrate stories of deities, kings, and sages. The name is often associated with the concept of renewal, new beginnings, and embracing change. It is believed to bring good fortune and prosperity to the bearer.
The earliest recorded use of the name Abhinav can be traced back to the 7th century CE. One of the most notable figures in history to bear this name was Abhinav Gupta, a celebrated philosopher, and literary critic who lived in Kashmir between 950-1015 CE. His works, including the Abhinava Bharati, a commentary on the Natya Shastra, an ancient Indian treatise on performing arts, are considered seminal texts in Indian aesthetics and literary theory.
Another prominent figure named Abhinav was Abhinav Kashyap, a renowned playwright and poet who lived in the 11th century CE. His most famous work, the Rajtarangini, is a historical chronicle of the kings of Kashmir, providing valuable insights into the region's history and culture.
In more recent times, Abhinav Bindra, born in 1982, made history by becoming the first Indian to win an individual gold medal in the Olympic Games. His triumph in the 10m Air Rifle event at the 2008 Beijing Olympics was a defining moment for Indian sports.
Abhinav Chandra, born in 1971, is a distinguished Indian filmmaker and screenwriter. He is known for his critically acclaimed films such as 'Oye Lucky! Lucky Oye!,' 'Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara,' and 'Batti Gul Meter Chalu,' which have explored diverse themes and garnered international recognition.
Abhinav Mukund, born in 1990, is an Indian cricketer who has represented the Indian national team in Test cricket. He made his debut in 2011 and has since played for various domestic teams, showcasing his batting prowess and contributing to the sport's rich legacy in India.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Abhinav over time
The chart below shows babies named Abhinav registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 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 Abhinav, the clearest high point is 2011. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2024, compared with 21 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Abhinav by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Abhinav 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 | #4899 | 9 | 3 |
| 2010s | #2432 | 103 | 10 |
| 2000s | #1989 | 81 | 8 |
| 1990s | #2325 | 13 | 3 |
Geography
Where Abhinav is most common
The bars show the latest published local birth counts for Abhinav. They are useful for spotting where the name is showing up in real numbers, while the rank beside each bar shows how strongly it performs inside that region.
Abhinav ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #680 in 2014.
Across the UK
Abhinav in Scotland and Northern Ireland
Scotland (NRS)
#680 in 2014
3 years of NRS records, 9 total registered
Related
Names similar to Abhinav
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- Alexander 85,525
- Adam 71,855
- Archie 59,965
- Arthur 43,586
- Aaron 36,366
- Alex 32,729
- Andrew 20,169
- Arlo 19,061
- Aidan 16,776
- Albie 16,017
- Albert 15,809
FAQ
Abhinav: questions and answers
How popular is the name Abhinav in the UK right now?
In 2024, Abhinav was ranked #5119 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Abhinav most popular?
The peak year on record was 2011, with 21 babies registered as Abhinav in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Abhinav?
A masculine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "new" or "modern".
How many people are called Abhinav in the UK?
A total of 206 babies have been registered as Abhinav across the 24 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here, plus 9 more in Scotland.
Where is Abhinav most common?
In the latest published local rankings, Abhinav ranks best in Scotland, where it placed #680 in 2014. The regional bars on this page use birth counts, so they also reflect the size of each region.
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.