UK girl's name
Gargi
A Sanskrit name meaning "celestial singer" or "venerable woman".
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.
Gargi is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Gargi 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 2010, with 5 births.
This profile covers 14 England and Wales registrations across 4 recorded years from 2007 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 14 living people in the UK are called Gargi. 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
- • Gargi ranked #5891 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2010, when 5 girls were registered as Gargi.
- • About 14 living people in the UK are estimated to have Gargi 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
2010
5 births
Estimated living
14
2026
Meaning
What does Gargi mean?
The name Gargi originates from Sanskrit, an ancient Indo-Aryan language that was the root of many modern Indian languages. It is believed to have been derived from the word "garg," which means "to praise" or "to extol." The name is often associated with the concept of reverence and admiration.
Gargi is a name that has its roots in ancient Indian history and mythology. One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name can be found in the Brihadaranyaka Upanishad, a ancient Hindu philosophical text dating back to around the 8th century BCE. In this text, Gargi Vachaknavi is portrayed as a renowned philosopher and scholar who engaged in intellectual discourse with the sage Yajnavalkya.
Another notable historical figure bearing the name Gargi was Gargi Bhattacharya, a renowned Bengali writer and social reformer who lived in the late 19th and early 20th centuries (1872-1938). She was a pioneering figure in Bengali literature and played a significant role in promoting women's education and social progress.
In the field of mathematics, Gargi Banerjee (1904-1995) was a distinguished Indian mathematician and educator. She made significant contributions to the study of geometry and was the first female math professor at the University of Calcutta.
Gargi Mukherjee (born 1936) is a renowned Indian classical dancer and choreographer. She is widely regarded as one of the leading exponents of the Kathak dance form and has received numerous accolades for her contributions to the art.
Gargi Gupta (born 1936) is an accomplished Indian classical vocalist and musicologist. She has been recognized for her expertise in the Dhrupad and Dhamar genres of Hindustani classical music and has received several prestigious awards for her contributions to the field.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who have carried the name Gargi. While the name has its roots in ancient Indian culture, it has transcended geographical and cultural boundaries, becoming a name that is recognized and celebrated across the world.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Gargi over time
The chart below shows babies named Gargi registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2007 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 Gargi, the clearest high point is 2010. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2024, compared with 5 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Gargi by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Gargi 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 | #4012 | 5 | 1 |
| 2000s | #5379 | 6 | 2 |
Related
Names similar to Gargi
- Grace 79,208
- Georgia 48,838
- Gracie 18,387
- Georgina 15,599
- Gabriella 10,902
- Gemma 8,350
- Gabrielle 7,154
- Georgie 4,883
- Gabriela 3,300
- Genevieve 2,393
- Gracie-Mae 1,727
- Greta 1,283
FAQ
Gargi: questions and answers
How popular is the name Gargi in the UK right now?
In 2024, Gargi was ranked #5891 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Gargi most popular?
The peak year on record was 2010, with 5 babies registered as Gargi in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Gargi?
A Sanskrit name meaning "celestial singer" or "venerable woman".
How many people are called Gargi in the UK?
A total of 14 babies have been registered as Gargi 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.