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UK girl's name

Charmi

A feminine name of Hindi origin meaning "charming" or "captivating".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2017. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Charmi is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Charmi popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2017 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5765, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2011, with 5 births.

This profile covers 14 England and Wales registrations across 4 recorded years from 2009 to 2017. 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 60% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 14 living people in the UK are called Charmi. 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 2018 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Charmi ranked #5765 for girls in England and Wales in 2017, with 3 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2011, when 5 girls were registered as Charmi.
  • About 14 living people in the UK are estimated to have Charmi as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#5765

2017

Births in 2017

3

Latest year

Peak year

2011

5 births

Estimated living

14

2026

Meaning

What does Charmi mean?

The name Charmi originated from the Sanskrit language, which is one of the oldest languages in the world dating back to around 1500 BC. It was primarily spoken in ancient India and the surrounding regions. The name Charmi is derived from the Sanskrit word "charma," which means "skin" or "leather."

In Hindu mythology, there are references to the concept of "charma" as a symbolic representation of the physical body or the outer covering of the soul. The name Charmi may have been associated with beauty, grace, and physical attractiveness, as the skin is often considered a reflection of one's overall health and appearance.

The earliest recorded instances of the name Charmi can be traced back to ancient Indian texts and historical records, although the exact dates are difficult to pinpoint. One notable figure bearing this name was Charmi, a renowned Sanskrit scholar and grammarian who lived in the 7th century CE. She is known for her contributions to the study of Sanskrit grammar and linguistics.

Another historical figure with the name Charmi was a princess from the Chola dynasty, which ruled parts of southern India between the 9th and 13th centuries CE. Charmi was the daughter of King Rajendra Chola I and is mentioned in several inscriptions and records from that period.

In the 16th century, there was a famous Indian poet and writer named Charmi Dasa, who composed works in the Bengali language. He is particularly known for his devotional poetry dedicated to the Hindu god Krishna.

During the 17th century, Charmi Bai was a prominent female warrior and ruler in the Maratha Empire, which was a major power in the Indian subcontinent at that time. She played a significant role in military campaigns and is celebrated for her bravery and leadership.

Another notable figure with the name Charmi was Charmi Sahni, an Indian freedom fighter who participated in the struggle for independence from British rule in the early 20th century. She was part of the non-violent resistance movement led by Mahatma Gandhi and faced imprisonment for her activism.

While the name Charmi has its roots in Sanskrit and ancient Indian culture, it has also gained popularity in other parts of the world, particularly in regions influenced by Indian diaspora communities.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Charmi over time

The chart below shows babies named Charmi registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2009 to 2017. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Charmi, the clearest high point is 2011. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2017, compared with 5 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Charmi
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Decades

Charmi by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Charmi 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 #5181 11 3
2000s #5556 3 1

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FAQ

Charmi: questions and answers

How popular is the name Charmi in the UK right now?

In 2017, Charmi was ranked #5765 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.

When was Charmi most popular?

The peak year on record was 2011, with 5 babies registered as Charmi in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Charmi?

A feminine name of Hindi origin meaning "charming" or "captivating".

How many people are called Charmi in the UK?

A total of 14 babies have been registered as Charmi across the 4 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.