UK girl's name
Bansi
A feminine name of Indian origin meaning "flute" or "bamboo".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2013. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Bansi is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Bansi popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2013 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5742, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1998, with 3 births.
This profile covers 6 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 1998 to 2013. 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 6 living people in the UK are called Bansi. 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 2014 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Bansi ranked #5742 for girls in England and Wales in 2013, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1998, when 3 girls were registered as Bansi.
- • About 6 living people in the UK are estimated to have Bansi as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5742
2013
Births in 2013
3
Latest year
Peak year
1998
3 births
Estimated living
6
2026
Meaning
What does Bansi mean?
The name Bansi is believed to have originated from the Sanskrit language, which is an ancient Indo-Aryan language that has been a prominent language in South Asia for thousands of years. Bansi is derived from the Sanskrit word "vamsi," which means "bamboo" or "flute."
In Hindu mythology, the flute holds a special significance as it is associated with Lord Krishna, one of the most widely revered deities in Hinduism. Lord Krishna is often depicted playing a flute, symbolizing his divine love and call to devotion. As a result, the name Bansi has been traditionally popular among Hindus, particularly in regions where Krishna's worship is prevalent.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Bansi can be found in the epic Hindu text, the Mahabharata, which dates back to around the 8th century BCE. In the text, there is a reference to a character named Bansi, who was a skilled musician and flautist.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Bansi. One of the most famous was Bansi Lal (1927-2006), an Indian politician who served as the Chief Minister of Haryana state from 1986 to 1987. Another prominent figure was Bansi Tandan (1944-2021), an Indian theatre director and playwright who was known for his contributions to contemporary Indian theatre.
In the world of music, Bansi Lal Misra (1923-2000) was a renowned classical vocalist and exponent of the Khayal style of Hindustani classical music. Bansi Kaul (1924-2009) was a celebrated Indian theatre director and actor who worked extensively in both Hindi and Kashmiri theatre.
Bansi Dhar (1903-1973) was an influential Indian educationist and writer who made significant contributions to the field of education in Jammu and Kashmir. He was also a prominent figure in the Dogra cultural renaissance movement.
While the name Bansi has its roots in Sanskrit and Hindu tradition, it has transcended religious and cultural boundaries and has been adopted by various communities across South Asia. However, its popularity has remained particularly strong among Hindus, reflecting the enduring influence of ancient Sanskrit and Hindu mythology on naming traditions in the region.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Bansi over time
The chart below shows babies named Bansi registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1998 to 2013. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Bansi, the clearest high point is 1998. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2013, compared with 3 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Bansi by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Bansi 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 | #5742 | 3 | 1 |
| 1990s | #3848 | 3 | 1 |
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FAQ
Bansi: questions and answers
How popular is the name Bansi in the UK right now?
In 2013, Bansi was ranked #5742 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Bansi most popular?
The peak year on record was 1998, with 3 babies registered as Bansi in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Bansi?
A feminine name of Indian origin meaning "flute" or "bamboo".
How many people are called Bansi in the UK?
A total of 6 babies have been registered as Bansi 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.