UK boy's name
Bharath
An Indian masculine name meaning "revered" or "nourisher".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2009. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Bharath is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Bharath popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2009 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4527, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2009, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2009 to 2009. 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.
Bharath is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Bharath. 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 2010 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Bharath ranked #4527 for boys in England and Wales in 2009, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2009, when 3 boys were registered as Bharath.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Bharath as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4527
2009
Births in 2009
3
Latest year
Peak year
2009
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Bharath mean?
The name Bharath is derived from the Sanskrit word "Bharata," which means "the cherished" or "the beloved." It has its origins in ancient Indian culture and is closely associated with the epic Mahabharata, one of the two major Sanskrit epics of ancient India.
The name Bharath is believed to have been first mentioned in the Mahabharata, where it referred to the ancient Indian kingdom ruled by the Pandava brothers, who were the central characters of the epic. The name is also associated with the legendary emperor Bharata, who was considered the ancestor of the Bharata clan and the founder of the Bharata dynasty.
One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Bharath can be found in the Puranas, a collection of ancient Hindu texts that recount the histories of the universe, the deities, and the ancient kings. In these texts, Bharath is often mentioned as the name of a revered king or a sage.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Bharath. One of the most famous was Bharath, the younger brother of Lord Rama, the central figure in the Hindu epic Ramayana. Bharath was known for his unwavering loyalty, devotion, and respect for his elder brother, and his name has become synonymous with these virtues.
Another notable Bharath was Maharaja Bharath Chand, a 16th-century ruler of the Garhwal kingdom in present-day Uttarakhand, India. He was renowned for his military prowess and his efforts to unite the various princely states in the region.
In more recent times, Bharath Narayanan was an Indian scientist and pioneer in the field of rocket propulsion. He played a crucial role in India's space program and was instrumental in the development of the country's first satellite launch vehicle, the SLV-3.
Bharath Ratna, born in 1925, was an Indian classical dancer and choreographer. He was a proponent of the Bharatanatyam dance form and played a significant role in its revival and popularization in the mid-20th century.
Lastly, Bharath Raj was an Indian film actor and producer who appeared in numerous Tamil and Telugu language films from the 1970s to the 1990s. He was known for his charismatic on-screen presence and his contributions to the South Indian film industry.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Bharath by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Bharath 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 | #4527 | 3 | 1 |
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FAQ
Bharath: questions and answers
How popular is the name Bharath in the UK right now?
In 2009, Bharath was ranked #4527 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Bharath most popular?
The peak year on record was 2009, with 3 babies registered as Bharath in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Bharath?
An Indian masculine name meaning "revered" or "nourisher".
How many people are called Bharath in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Bharath 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.