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UK girl's name

Drashti

A feminine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "vision" or "sight".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Drashti is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Drashti popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5891, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2017, with 5 births.

This profile covers 15 England and Wales registrations across 4 recorded years from 2014 to 2024. 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 15 living people in the UK are called Drashti. 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 2025 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Drashti ranked #5891 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 3 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2017, when 5 girls were registered as Drashti.
  • About 15 living people in the UK are estimated to have Drashti as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#5891

2024

Births in 2024

3

Latest year

Peak year

2017

5 births

Estimated living

15

2026

Meaning

What does Drashti mean?

The name Drashti is believed to have its origins in the Sanskrit language, an ancient Indo-Aryan language that served as the root for many modern Indian languages. Its roots can be traced back to the region of the Indian subcontinent, where it was used as early as the 6th century BCE.

The name Drashti is derived from the Sanskrit word "drishti," which means "vision," "sight," or "perspective." It is often associated with qualities such as clarity, insight, and perception. In Hindu mythology, the concept of "drishti" holds significant importance, as it is believed to be the source of spiritual enlightenment and understanding.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Drashti can be found in the ancient Hindu scriptures known as the Upanishads, which date back to around the 8th century BCE. These philosophical texts contain references to the importance of cultivating a clear "drishti" or vision in order to attain a deeper understanding of the self and the universe.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Drashti. One of the most famous was Drashti Rajput, a renowned Indian artist and painter who lived during the 16th century (1535-1610). Her intricate and vibrant works depicting scenes from Hindu mythology and daily life are celebrated as masterpieces of the Rajput school of painting.

Another notable figure was Drashti Desai (1865-1932), an Indian social reformer and educator who played a pivotal role in promoting women's education and empowerment in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. She established several schools and institutions dedicated to the education of girls and women in Gujarat, India.

In the field of literature, Drashti Mehta (1920-1998) was a celebrated Gujarati author and poet. Her works, which explored themes of love, spirituality, and the human condition, were widely acclaimed and earned her several prestigious literary awards.

Drashti Dhami (born 1988) is a contemporary Indian actress and model who has made a name for herself in the Indian television industry. She is best known for her roles in popular shows such as "Kundali Bhagya" and "Silsila Badalte Rishton Ka."

Lastly, Drashti Patel (born 1985) is an Indian-American entrepreneur and co-founder of the popular dating app Hinge. Her innovative approach to creating meaningful connections has garnered widespread recognition, and she is often cited as a pioneer in the field of modern dating technology.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Drashti over time

The chart below shows babies named Drashti registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2014 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Drashti, the clearest high point is 2017. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2024, compared with 5 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Drashti
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Decades

Drashti by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Drashti 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
2020s #5891 3 1
2010s #4813 12 3

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FAQ

Drashti: questions and answers

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

In 2024, Drashti was ranked #5891 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.

When was Drashti most popular?

The peak year on record was 2017, with 5 babies registered as Drashti in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Drashti?

A feminine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "vision" or "sight".

How many people are called Drashti in the UK?

A total of 15 babies have been registered as Drashti 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.