UK girl's name
Adrita
A feminine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "unshakable" or "immovable".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2008. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Adrita is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Adrita popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2008 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5545, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2008, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2008 to 2008. 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.
Adrita is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Adrita. 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 2009 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Adrita ranked #5545 for girls in England and Wales in 2008, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2008, when 3 girls were registered as Adrita.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Adrita as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5545
2008
Births in 2008
3
Latest year
Peak year
2008
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Adrita mean?
The name Adrita originates from the Sanskrit language and has its roots in ancient Indian culture and Hinduism. The word "Adrita" is derived from the Sanskrit word "Adri," which means "mountain" or "hill." It is believed to have been used as a name since the Vedic period, which dates back to around 1500 BCE to 500 BCE.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Adrita can be found in the ancient Hindu epic, the Mahabharata. In this epic, Adrita is mentioned as the name of a sage or rishi who was renowned for his wisdom and spiritual knowledge. The Mahabharata is considered one of the most significant works of Sanskrit literature and is highly revered in Indian culture.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who have borne the name Adrita. One such person was Adrita Devi, a 16th-century Bengali poet and scholar who made significant contributions to the literary and cultural landscape of Bengal. She was known for her devotional poetry and her works exploring themes of spirituality and love.
Another notable Adrita was Adrita Prasad Banerjee (1844-1918), an Indian lawyer and politician who served as the President of the Indian National Congress in 1905. He was a prominent figure in the Indian independence movement and played a crucial role in advocating for India's self-governance.
In the realm of science, Adrita Charan Banerji (1909-1986) was an eminent Indian physicist who made significant contributions to the field of spectroscopy. He was a pioneering researcher and held prestigious academic positions at various universities in India.
Adrita Haldar (1919-2009) was a renowned Indian classical singer and musicologist. She was a prominent exponent of the Agra gharana, a distinguished musical lineage in Hindustani classical music. Haldar was awarded several prestigious honors, including the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award, for her contributions to Indian classical music.
The name Adrita has also been used in various literary works and art forms throughout history, further cementing its cultural significance and enduring legacy.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Adrita by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Adrita 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | #5545 | 3 | 1 |
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FAQ
Adrita: questions and answers
How popular is the name Adrita in the UK right now?
In 2008, Adrita was ranked #5545 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Adrita most popular?
The peak year on record was 2008, with 3 babies registered as Adrita in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Adrita?
A feminine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "unshakable" or "immovable".
How many people are called Adrita in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Adrita across the 1 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.