UK girl's name
Babita
A feminine Hindu name of Sanskrit origin meaning "little child".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2000. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Babita is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Babita popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2000 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3247, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2000, with 4 births.
This profile covers 7 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 1997 to 2000. 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.
Babita is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 7 living people in the UK are called Babita. 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 2001 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Babita ranked #3247 for girls in England and Wales in 2000, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2000, when 4 girls were registered as Babita.
- • About 7 living people in the UK are estimated to have Babita as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3247
2000
Births in 2000
4
Latest year
Peak year
2000
4 births
Estimated living
7
2026
Meaning
What does Babita mean?
The name Babita is derived from the Sanskrit language and has its origins in ancient India. It is a feminine given name that is a diminutive form of the name Baba, which means "father" or "revered one" in many Indian languages.
The earliest known use of the name Babita can be traced back to Hindu religious texts and scriptures, where it was sometimes used as a term of endearment or a nickname for girls and women. The name gained popularity in various regions of the Indian subcontinent, particularly in the northern and central parts of the country.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Babita can be found in the ancient Indian epic poem, the Mahabharata, which dates back to around the 8th or 9th century BCE. In this epic, there is a character named Babita, who is described as a beautiful and virtuous woman.
Throughout history, several notable women have borne the name Babita. One of the most famous was Babita Kapoor (1930-2018), an Indian actress and dancer who appeared in numerous Bollywood films during the 1950s and 1960s. She was known for her graceful dance performances and her roles in movies such as "Aan" (1952) and "Mughal-e-Azam" (1960).
Another notable Babita was Babita Sarkar (1914-2008), an Indian freedom fighter and social activist who played a significant role in the Indian independence movement. She was a member of the Indian National Congress and worked closely with leaders like Mahatma Gandhi and Jawaharlal Nehru.
In the realm of literature, Babita Malik (1957-2019) was a prominent Indian writer and poet who wrote extensively in Hindi and Urdu. Her works explored themes of love, feminism, and social issues, and she received several literary awards during her lifetime.
Babita Kumari (born 1982) is a contemporary Indian wrestler who has won numerous medals and accolades in international competitions, including a gold medal at the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
Lastly, Babita Phogat (born 1989) is an Indian wrestler and former amateur wrestler who has made significant contributions to the sport in India. She won a gold medal at the 2014 Commonwealth Games and has been instrumental in promoting women's wrestling in the country.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Babita over time
The chart below shows babies named Babita registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1997 to 2000. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Babita, the clearest high point is 2000. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2000, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Babita by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Babita 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 | #3247 | 4 | 1 |
| 1990s | #3824 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Babita
- Bethany 43,226
- Brooke 18,370
- Bella 14,112
- Bonnie 12,149
- Beatrice 11,306
- Bethan 7,968
- Beth 6,440
- Betsy 5,065
- Beatrix 4,317
- Billie 4,220
- Beau 3,231
- Bryony 3,167
FAQ
Babita: questions and answers
How popular is the name Babita in the UK right now?
In 2000, Babita was ranked #3247 for girls in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Babita most popular?
The peak year on record was 2000, with 4 babies registered as Babita in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Babita?
A feminine Hindu name of Sanskrit origin meaning "little child".
How many people are called Babita in the UK?
A total of 7 babies have been registered as Babita across the 2 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.