UK girl's name
Bhumi
A feminine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "earth" or "land".
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.
Bhumi is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Bhumi popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2009 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4564, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2006, with 8 births.
This profile covers 26 England and Wales registrations across 6 recorded years from 1996 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.
The latest count is about 50% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 26 living people in the UK are called Bhumi. 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
- • Bhumi ranked #4564 for girls in England and Wales in 2009, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2006, when 8 girls were registered as Bhumi.
- • About 26 living people in the UK are estimated to have Bhumi as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4564
2009
Births in 2009
4
Latest year
Peak year
2006
8 births
Estimated living
26
2026
Meaning
What does Bhumi mean?
Bhumi is a given name that originates from Sanskrit, an ancient Indo-Aryan language of South Asia. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word "bhumi," which means "earth" or "land." It is a popular name in countries with Hindu cultural influences, particularly in India, Nepal, and Bangladesh.
The name Bhumi has been in use for centuries and can be traced back to ancient Hindu texts and scriptures. In Hinduism, the earth is considered a sacred entity, often personified as the goddess Prithvi or Bhudevi, the mother of all beings. The name Bhumi is closely associated with this reverence for the earth and its life-sustaining properties.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Bhumi appears in the Rig Veda, one of the oldest and most revered Hindu scriptures. In the Rig Veda, the earth is referred to as "Bhumi Devi," which translates to "Earth Goddess." This association with the divine feminine and the nurturing aspect of the earth has contributed to the name's enduring popularity.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Bhumi. Among them is Bhumi Pednekar, an Indian actress born in 1989, known for her roles in films like "Dum Laga Ke Haisha" and "Shubh Mangal Saavdhan." Another prominent figure is Bhumi Trivedi, an Indian playback singer and actor born in 1985, who has lent her voice to numerous Bollywood films.
In the realm of literature, Bhumi Shrivastav is an Indian author and poet, born in 1987, known for her works exploring themes of feminism and social issues. Bhumi Nath Sharma, born in 1924, was a renowned Indian writer and journalist who made significant contributions to Hindi literature.
Historically, the name Bhumi has also been associated with royalty. Queen Bhumi Devi of Garhwal, who lived in the 17th century, was a prominent ruler known for her patronage of art, culture, and education during her reign.
These examples illustrate the rich cultural heritage and diverse contexts in which the name Bhumi has been embraced throughout history, reflecting its deep-rooted connection to the earth and its sacred symbolism within Hindu traditions.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Bhumi over time
The chart below shows babies named Bhumi registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2009. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Bhumi, the clearest high point is 2006. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2009, compared with 8 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Bhumi by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Bhumi 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 | #3755 | 20 | 4 |
| 1990s | #3822 | 6 | 2 |
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Names similar to Bhumi
- 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
Bhumi: questions and answers
How popular is the name Bhumi in the UK right now?
In 2009, Bhumi was ranked #4564 for girls in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Bhumi most popular?
The peak year on record was 2006, with 8 babies registered as Bhumi in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Bhumi?
A feminine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "earth" or "land".
How many people are called Bhumi in the UK?
A total of 26 babies have been registered as Bhumi across the 6 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.