UK girl's name
Apsara
A feminine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "celestial nymph" or "cloud/water spirit".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2005. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Apsara is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Apsara popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2005 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3970, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2005, with 4 births.
This profile covers 4 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2005 to 2005. 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.
Apsara is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 4 living people in the UK are called Apsara. 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 2006 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Apsara ranked #3970 for girls in England and Wales in 2005, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2005, when 4 girls were registered as Apsara.
- • About 4 living people in the UK are estimated to have Apsara as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3970
2005
Births in 2005
4
Latest year
Peak year
2005
4 births
Estimated living
4
2026
Meaning
What does Apsara mean?
The name Apsara originates from Sanskrit, an ancient Indo-Aryan language of South Asia. It has its roots in Hindu mythology, where Apsaras are depicted as celestial female beings known for their beauty, grace, and artistic talents, particularly in dance and music.
Apsara is derived from the Sanskrit term "ap," meaning water, and "sara," meaning essence or flowing. The name symbolizes the ethereal and alluring nature of these mythological beings, who were believed to have emerged from the churning of the cosmic ocean during the creation of the universe.
The earliest references to Apsaras can be found in the ancient Hindu scriptures, such as the Vedas and the Puranas. They are mentioned in various texts, including the Mahabharata and the Ramayana, where they play significant roles in the epic narratives.
One of the most well-known Apsaras in Hindu mythology is Rambha, who is celebrated for her exceptional beauty and dancing skills. Other prominent Apsaras include Urvashi, Menaka, and Tilottama, whose tales are woven into the tapestry of Indian folklore and literature.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Apsara. One of the earliest recorded examples is Apsara Ichita, a Buddhist nun and scholar who lived in the 7th century CE in India. She is renowned for her contributions to Buddhist philosophy and her translation work.
Apsara Ratna, an Indian classical dancer and choreographer, was born in 1933 and is celebrated for her mastery of the Odissi dance form. She played a pivotal role in reviving and popularizing this ancient dance style.
Apsara Begum (1899-1983) was a renowned Indian singer and actress who made significant contributions to the early Indian film industry, particularly in Bengali cinema.
Apsara Reddy (1931-2008) was an Indian politician and social activist who served as the first female Speaker of the Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly.
Apsara Rani (born 1944) is a Nepali writer and playwright known for her literary works that explore themes of social justice and women's empowerment.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Apsara by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Apsara 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 | #3970 | 4 | 1 |
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FAQ
Apsara: questions and answers
How popular is the name Apsara in the UK right now?
In 2005, Apsara was ranked #3970 for girls in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Apsara most popular?
The peak year on record was 2005, with 4 babies registered as Apsara in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Apsara?
A feminine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "celestial nymph" or "cloud/water spirit".
How many people are called Apsara in the UK?
A total of 4 babies have been registered as Apsara 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.