UK girl's name
Arati
A feminine name of Hindu origin meaning "divine worship" or "offering of lights".
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.
Arati is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Arati popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2005 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4798, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2005, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 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.
Arati is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Arati. 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
- • Arati ranked #4798 for girls in England and Wales in 2005, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2005, when 3 girls were registered as Arati.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Arati as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4798
2005
Births in 2005
3
Latest year
Peak year
2005
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Arati mean?
Arati is a Hindu given name of Sanskrit origin, derived from the word "Arati" which means "offering of light" or "prayer ritual." It has its roots in the ancient Vedic tradition of India, where it refers to a specific Hindu ritual involving the waving of lighted wicks before deities, accompanied by singing of hymns and mantras.
The name Arati can be traced back to the Vedic literature, which includes the earliest Hindu scriptures dating back to around 1500-500 BCE. The Arati ritual is mentioned in several ancient Hindu texts, such as the Puranas and the Agamas, indicating its significance in the religious and cultural practices of ancient India.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Arati is found in the Mahabharata, the epic Sanskrit narrative that dates back to around the 8th century BCE. In the text, Arati is mentioned as the name of a celestial nymph or apsara.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Arati. One of the most famous was Arati Saha (1932-1994), an Indian singer and composer who made significant contributions to the world of Rabindra Sangeet, the songs composed by the legendary poet Rabindranath Tagore.
Another renowned figure was Arati Prabhakar (born 1959), an Indian-American computer scientist and entrepreneur who co-founded the cybersecurity company Palo Alto Networks and served as its Chief Executive Officer from 2005 to 2008.
In the field of literature, Arati Ankalikar-Tikekar (1910-2001) was a prominent Marathi writer and playwright from India, known for her contribution to children's literature and her works exploring the lives of women in traditional Indian society.
Arati Devi (1930-2022) was a celebrated Nepali writer and poet who received numerous awards and honors for her literary works, including the prestigious Padma Shri from the Government of India in 2023.
Arati Saha (born 1981) is a contemporary Indian classical vocalist and composer, who has performed and collaborated with various renowned musicians and ensembles, showcasing her expertise in the Khayal and Thumri styles of Hindustani classical music.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Arati by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Arati 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 | #4798 | 3 | 1 |
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FAQ
Arati: questions and answers
How popular is the name Arati in the UK right now?
In 2005, Arati was ranked #4798 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Arati most popular?
The peak year on record was 2005, with 3 babies registered as Arati in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Arati?
A feminine name of Hindu origin meaning "divine worship" or "offering of lights".
How many people are called Arati in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Arati 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.