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UK boy's name

Dharmik

A masculine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "righteous" or "virtuous".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2019. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Dharmik is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Dharmik popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2019 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3013, with 6 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2019, with 6 births.

This profile covers 16 England and Wales registrations across 4 recorded years from 2008 to 2019. 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.

Dharmik is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.

We estimate that about 16 living people in the UK are called Dharmik. 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 2020 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Dharmik ranked #3013 for boys in England and Wales in 2019, with 6 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2019, when 6 boys were registered as Dharmik.
  • About 16 living people in the UK are estimated to have Dharmik as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#3013

2019

Births in 2019

6

Latest year

Peak year

2019

6 births

Estimated living

16

2026

Meaning

What does Dharmik mean?

The name Dharmik has its origins in the Sanskrit language, which is an ancient Indo-Aryan language that dates back to the 2nd millennium BCE. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "Dharma," which has a deep and multifaceted meaning, encompassing concepts such as duty, righteousness, virtue, and ethical conduct. The name Dharmik is an adjective form of "Dharma," meaning "one who follows the path of Dharma" or "one who is righteous and virtuous."

In the context of Hindu philosophy and religion, Dharma is a central concept that guides an individual's actions and decisions. It is considered one of the four primary pursuits of human life, along with Artha (prosperity), Kama (desire), and Moksha (liberation). The name Dharmik, therefore, carries a profound significance, reflecting the aspiration for a life guided by ethical principles and moral values.

The earliest recorded instances of the name Dharmik can be traced back to ancient Hindu texts and scriptures. For example, in the Mahabharata, one of the two major Sanskrit epics, there are references to individuals described as "Dharmik," indicating their adherence to the principles of Dharma.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Dharmik. One of the earliest recorded figures was Dharmik Rishi, a revered sage who lived during the Vedic period (c. 1500-500 BCE) and was known for his teachings on Dharma and righteous living.

In more recent times, Dharmik Garg (1896-1971) was a prominent Indian independence activist and social reformer who played a significant role in the struggle for India's independence from British rule.

Another notable individual with this name was Dharmik Malik (1932-2010), a renowned Indian classical musician and exponent of the Khyal style of Hindustani classical music. He was awarded the prestigious Padma Shri by the Government of India in 1975 for his contributions to the field of music.

Dharmik Tiwari (1950-2021) was an influential Indian writer and journalist who authored several books and articles on social and political issues. He was known for his incisive commentary and advocacy for human rights and social justice.

Dharmik Bhatt (1975-present) is a contemporary Indian environmentalist and activist who has worked tirelessly to promote sustainable living and environmental conservation efforts in India.

These are just a few examples of individuals who have carried the name Dharmik throughout history, each making their mark in various fields and embodying the principles of Dharma through their actions and contributions to society.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Dharmik over time

The chart below shows babies named Dharmik registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2008 to 2019. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Dharmik, the clearest high point is 2019. The latest England and Wales figure is 6 births in 2019, compared with 6 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Dharmik
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Decades

Dharmik by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Dharmik 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 #4188 12 3
2000s #3687 4 1

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FAQ

Dharmik: questions and answers

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

In 2019, Dharmik was ranked #3013 for boys in England and Wales, with 6 births registered.

When was Dharmik most popular?

The peak year on record was 2019, with 6 babies registered as Dharmik in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Dharmik?

A masculine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "righteous" or "virtuous".

How many people are called Dharmik in the UK?

A total of 16 babies have been registered as Dharmik 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.