UK boy's name
Arpit
A masculine Hindu name meaning "offering" or "gift".
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.
Arpit is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Arpit popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2005 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3849, 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.
Arpit is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Arpit. 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
- • Arpit ranked #3849 for boys in England and Wales in 2005, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2005, when 3 boys were registered as Arpit.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Arpit as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3849
2005
Births in 2005
3
Latest year
Peak year
2005
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Arpit mean?
The name Arpit is a Hindu name of Sanskrit origin, derived from the word "Arpita," which means "offering" or "gift." The name is believed to have been in use since ancient times in the Indian subcontinent.
One of the earliest recorded references to the name Arpit can be found in the ancient Hindu scripture, the Rigveda, which is believed to have been written around 1500 BCE. In the Rigveda, the name appears in the context of religious offerings and rituals.
Over the centuries, the name Arpit has been borne by several notable individuals in India. One of the earliest recorded examples is Arpit Rishi, a renowned Hindu sage who lived during the 5th century BCE. He was known for his contributions to the study of the Vedas and his spiritual teachings.
Another notable figure with the name Arpit was Arpit Sharma, a 12th-century Sanskrit scholar and poet from the Kashmir region. He authored several works on grammar, poetry, and philosophy, and was highly regarded for his literary contributions.
In more recent history, Arpit Vajpayee was an influential Indian politician and freedom fighter who played a significant role in India's independence movement in the early 20th century. He was born in 1892 and served as a member of the Indian National Congress.
Arpit Mehta, born in 1938, was a renowned Indian classical singer and exponent of the Khayal style of Hindustani classical music. He was awarded the prestigious Padma Bhushan, one of India's highest civilian honors, in 2003 for his contributions to music.
Arpit Desai, born in 1955, is a prominent Indian businessman and industrialist. He is the founder and chairman of the Desai Group, a leading conglomerate with interests in various sectors, including engineering, manufacturing, and real estate.
Overall, the name Arpit has a rich and ancient history, with its roots firmly grounded in the cultural and religious traditions of the Indian subcontinent. It has been borne by notable individuals across various fields, including spirituality, literature, politics, music, and business, over the course of centuries.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Arpit by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Arpit 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 | #3849 | 3 | 1 |
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FAQ
Arpit: questions and answers
How popular is the name Arpit in the UK right now?
In 2005, Arpit was ranked #3849 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Arpit most popular?
The peak year on record was 2005, with 3 babies registered as Arpit in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Arpit?
A masculine Hindu name meaning "offering" or "gift".
How many people are called Arpit in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Arpit 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.