UK name, mostly girls
Amrit
Divine immortal nectar of enlightenment and everlasting life.
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.
Also recorded as a boys' name in the UK, with 466 boys.
Amrit is mostly registered for girls in the UK records. People looking for Amrit 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 2009, with 49 births.
This profile covers 827 England and Wales registrations across 29 recorded years from 1996 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 14% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 822 living people in the UK are called Amrit. 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
- • Amrit ranked #3318 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 7 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2009, when 49 girls were registered as Amrit.
- • Amrit is also recorded for boys, but the girls side is the larger UK variant in these records.
- • About 822 living people in the UK are estimated to have Amrit as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
- • Across the England and Wales records shown here, 64.0% of Amrit registrations are for girls.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3318
2024
Births in 2024
7
Latest year
Peak year
2009
49 births
Estimated living
822
2026
Gender
Boy and girl registrations for Amrit
In England and Wales birth records, Amrit has been registered for both boys and girls. Across the years shown here, 36.0% of registrations are for boys and 64.0% are for girls.
These figures use the sex categories in the published baby-name files. They are useful for spotting how the name is used at registration, but they are not a live measure of gender identity or everyone living with the name today.
Amrit registered for boys
- Ranked #2,671 in 2024
- 8 boys registered in 2024
- Peak: 2000 (26 births)
Amrit registered for girls
- Ranked #3,318 in 2024
- 7 girls registered in 2024
- Peak: 2009 (49 births)
Meaning
What does Amrit mean?
The name Amrit has its origins in the Sanskrit language and finds its roots in ancient Indian culture. The word 'Amrit' in Sanskrit translates to 'immortality' or 'nectar of immortality'. It is believed to have been derived from the Vedic concept of 'Amrita', which was a divine drink that bestowed eternal life upon those who consumed it.
In Hindu mythology, Amrit is the elixir of immortality that was churned from the cosmic ocean during the famous episode of 'Samudra Manthan' or the churning of the ocean of milk. This event is described in various ancient Hindu texts, including the Puranas and the Mahabharata. The name Amrit thus carries a sacred and auspicious meaning, symbolizing the eternal and the divine.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Amrit can be found in the ancient Sanskrit epic, the Mahabharata. In this epic, Amrit is mentioned as the nectar of immortality that was fiercely contested between the Devas (gods) and the Asuras (demons) during the Samudra Manthan.
Throughout history, the name Amrit has been borne by several notable individuals. One such figure was Amrit Kaur (1919-2017), an Indian social activist and philanthropist who dedicated her life to empowering women and promoting education. Another prominent bearer of this name was Amrit Lal Nagar (1916-2005), an Indian independence activist and politician who served as a member of the Constituent Assembly of India.
Amrit Pal Singh (1923-1986) was a renowned Indian historian and scholar who made significant contributions to the study of Sikh history and culture. Amrit Sher-Gil (1913-1941), an Indian painter, is regarded as one of the pioneers of modern Indian art and is celebrated for her unique blend of Western and Indian artistic styles.
Amrit Kaur Mangat (1979-), an Indian squash player, has represented her country in numerous international tournaments and has won several accolades, including the prestigious Arjuna Award in 2008.
The name Amrit has thus been carried through the ages, reflecting the rich cultural heritage and spiritual traditions of ancient India. Its meaning and significance have transcended time, making it a popular and meaningful choice for parents across various regions and communities.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Amrit over time
The chart below compares boys and girls registered as Amrit in England and Wales, 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 Amrit, the clearest high point is 2009. The latest England and Wales figure is 7 births in 2024, compared with 49 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Amrit by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Amrit 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 | #2507 | 57 | 5 |
| 2010s | #1269 | 271 | 10 |
| 2000s | #801 | 361 | 10 |
| 1990s | #703 | 138 | 4 |
Related
Names similar to Amrit
- Amelia 94,830
- Ava 54,556
- Amy 52,495
- Alice 46,815
- Abigail 45,658
- Amber 31,922
- Anna 27,802
- Alexandra 19,455
- Amelie 18,051
- Abbie 15,971
- Aimee 15,158
- Annabelle 15,120
FAQ
Amrit: questions and answers
How popular is the name Amrit in the UK right now?
In 2024, Amrit was ranked #3318 for girls in England and Wales, with 7 births registered.
When was Amrit most popular?
The peak year on record was 2009, with 49 babies registered as Amrit in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Amrit?
Divine immortal nectar of enlightenment and everlasting life.
How many people are called Amrit in the UK?
A total of 827 babies have been registered as Amrit across the 29 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.