UK girl's name
Aparna
A feminine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "priceless" or "unblemished".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2015. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Aparna is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Aparna popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2015 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4736, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2005, with 4 births.
This profile covers 24 England and Wales registrations across 7 recorded years from 2001 to 2015. 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 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 24 living people in the UK are called Aparna. 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 2016 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Aparna ranked #4736 for girls in England and Wales in 2015, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2005, when 4 girls were registered as Aparna.
- • About 24 living people in the UK are estimated to have Aparna as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4736
2015
Births in 2015
4
Latest year
Peak year
2005
4 births
Estimated living
24
2026
Meaning
What does Aparna mean?
The name Aparna derives from the Sanskrit language and has its roots in ancient India. It is a feminine given name that means "leaf" or "petal" in Sanskrit. The name is believed to have originated during the Vedic period, which spanned from around 1500 BCE to 600 BCE, and is associated with Hindu mythology and culture.
One of the earliest recorded references to the name Aparna can be found in the Rig Veda, one of the oldest and most significant texts of Hinduism. In the Rig Veda, Aparna is mentioned as the daughter of the sage Atri and the wife of the sage Vasishtha. She is described as a beautiful and virtuous woman who played a significant role in several Hindu myths and legends.
Throughout Indian history, there have been several notable women who bore the name Aparna. One of the most famous was Aparna Devi (1923-2005), an Indian classical singer and musician who was renowned for her mastery of the Hindustani classical music tradition. She received numerous awards and honors, including the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award and the Padma Bhushan, one of India's highest civilian honors.
Another prominent figure with the name Aparna was Aparna Sen (born 1945), an acclaimed Indian filmmaker, writer, and actress. She has directed several critically acclaimed films and has won numerous awards, including the National Film Award for Best Direction. Sen is also known for her work as an actress in Bengali cinema.
In the realm of literature, Aparna Bhardwaj (born 1984) is a renowned Indian poet and writer. Her works explore themes of identity, feminism, and social issues, and she has received several prestigious awards, including the Sahitya Akademi Yuva Puraskar and the Tagore Literary Award.
Another notable figure with the name Aparna is Aparna Popat (born 1978), an Indian badminton player who has won numerous international tournaments and represented India in various major events, including the Olympics and the Commonwealth Games.
Aparna Yadav (born 1986) is an Indian politician and social activist who has worked extensively on issues related to women's empowerment and child welfare. She is a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party and has been actively involved in various political campaigns and initiatives.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Aparna over time
The chart below shows babies named Aparna registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2001 to 2015. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Aparna, the clearest high point is 2005. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2015, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Aparna by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Aparna 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #4736 | 4 | 1 |
| 2000s | #4541 | 20 | 6 |
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- Amelie 18,051
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FAQ
Aparna: questions and answers
How popular is the name Aparna in the UK right now?
In 2015, Aparna was ranked #4736 for girls in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Aparna most popular?
The peak year on record was 2005, with 4 babies registered as Aparna in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Aparna?
A feminine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "priceless" or "unblemished".
How many people are called Aparna in the UK?
A total of 24 babies have been registered as Aparna across the 7 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.