UK boy's name
Amrik
A masculine Hindu name of Sanskrit origin meaning "ruler of the immortals".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2022. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Amrik is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Amrik popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2022 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4789, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1998, with 9 births.
This profile covers 93 England and Wales registrations across 18 recorded years from 1996 to 2022. 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 33% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 92 living people in the UK are called Amrik. 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 2023 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Amrik ranked #4789 for boys in England and Wales in 2022, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1998, when 9 boys were registered as Amrik.
- • About 92 living people in the UK are estimated to have Amrik as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4789
2022
Births in 2022
3
Latest year
Peak year
1998
9 births
Estimated living
92
2026
Meaning
What does Amrik mean?
The name Amrik is derived from the Sanskrit language and has its origins in ancient India. It is believed to have emerged around the 5th century BCE during the Vedic period, when Sanskrit was the predominant language of the Indian subcontinent.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Amrik can be found in the Rigveda, one of the four canonical sacred texts of Hinduism. The name is thought to be a combination of the Sanskrit words "amra," meaning "immortal" or "eternal," and "rik," which means "praise" or "verse." This suggests that the name was initially associated with spiritual or poetic connotations.
During the reign of the Maurya Empire in ancient India (322-185 BCE), the name Amrik gained popularity among the ruling class and nobility. One notable figure from this period was Amrik Shastri, a renowned scholar and philosopher who lived around 300 BCE and is credited with contributing to the development of Hindu philosophy and the Sanskrit language.
In the medieval period, the name Amrik was particularly common among the warrior class and nobility in various Indian kingdoms. One of the most celebrated figures bearing this name was Amrik Singh, a brave Rajput warrior who fought against the Mughal Empire in the 16th century and is renowned for his bravery and valor.
During the 18th century, Amrik Rai was a prominent figure in the Sikh Empire. He served as a trusted advisor and military commander under the leadership of Maharaja Ranjit Singh and played a crucial role in the expansion of the Sikh territories in the early 19th century.
Another notable figure was Amrik Singh Shergill, a prominent Indian independence activist who was born in 1898 and played a significant role in the Indian freedom struggle against British colonial rule. He was a close associate of Mahatma Gandhi and participated in various non-violent protests and civil disobedience movements.
These are just a few examples of historical figures who bore the name Amrik, but the name has been present throughout Indian history and has transcended various cultural and religious boundaries, reflecting its deep-rooted connection to the subcontinent's rich heritage.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Amrik over time
The chart below shows babies named Amrik registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2022. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Amrik, the clearest high point is 1998. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2022, compared with 9 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Amrik by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Amrik 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 | #4475 | 10 | 3 |
| 2010s | #3587 | 25 | 5 |
| 2000s | #2802 | 28 | 6 |
| 1990s | #1563 | 30 | 4 |
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Names similar to Amrik
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- 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
Amrik: questions and answers
How popular is the name Amrik in the UK right now?
In 2022, Amrik was ranked #4789 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Amrik most popular?
The peak year on record was 1998, with 9 babies registered as Amrik in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Amrik?
A masculine Hindu name of Sanskrit origin meaning "ruler of the immortals".
How many people are called Amrik in the UK?
A total of 93 babies have been registered as Amrik across the 18 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.