UK girl's name
Gouri
A feminine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "radiant" or "fair-complexioned".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2023. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Gouri is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Gouri popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2023 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3598, with 6 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2023, with 6 births.
This profile covers 12 England and Wales registrations across 3 recorded years from 2011 to 2023. 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.
Gouri is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 12 living people in the UK are called Gouri. 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 2024 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Gouri ranked #3598 for girls in England and Wales in 2023, with 6 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2023, when 6 girls were registered as Gouri.
- • About 12 living people in the UK are estimated to have Gouri as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3598
2023
Births in 2023
6
Latest year
Peak year
2023
6 births
Estimated living
12
2026
Meaning
What does Gouri mean?
The name Gouri has its origins in Sanskrit, an ancient Indo-Aryan language from the Indian subcontinent. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word 'gouri' which means 'fair complexioned' or 'radiant'. It is believed to have been in use since ancient times, with its earliest known references dating back to the Vedic period (1500 BC - 500 BC).
In Hindu mythology, Gouri is one of the names of the goddess Parvati, the consort of Lord Shiva. She is often depicted as a beautiful and radiant deity, which aligns with the meaning of the name. The name is also associated with the Hindu festival of Gouri Tritiya, celebrated in honor of Parvati.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Gouri is found in the ancient Indian epic, the Mahabharata. In the epic, Gouri is mentioned as the name of a princess from the Kingdom of Virata. The name has also been mentioned in various Hindu scriptures and religious texts over the centuries.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Gouri. One of the most famous was Gouri Devi (1835-1905), an Indian poet and writer from Bengal. She was a pioneer of the Bengali language renaissance and contributed significantly to the growth of Bengali literature.
Another prominent figure was Gouri Parvathi Kurup (1904-1993), an Indian social reformer and women's rights activist from Kerala. She played a crucial role in the establishment of the Nair Service Society, an organization dedicated to the upliftment of the Nair community.
In the field of arts, Gouri Amma (1245-1368) was a renowned Indian classical dancer and composer from the Vijayanagara Empire. She is credited with contributing to the development of the Bharatanatyam dance form.
Gouri Devi (1625-1675) was a Sufi poet and mystic from the Mughal Empire. Her poetic works, which often explored themes of divine love and spirituality, are still studied and revered today.
Gouri Lankesh (1962-2017) was an Indian journalist and social activist from Karnataka. She was known for her outspoken views and advocacy for secularism and freedom of the press, and was tragically assassinated in 2017.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Gouri over time
The chart below shows babies named Gouri registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2011 to 2023. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Gouri, the clearest high point is 2023. The latest England and Wales figure is 6 births in 2023, compared with 6 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Gouri by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Gouri 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 | #3598 | 6 | 1 |
| 2010s | #5831 | 6 | 2 |
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- 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
Gouri: questions and answers
How popular is the name Gouri in the UK right now?
In 2023, Gouri was ranked #3598 for girls in England and Wales, with 6 births registered.
When was Gouri most popular?
The peak year on record was 2023, with 6 babies registered as Gouri in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Gouri?
A feminine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "radiant" or "fair-complexioned".
How many people are called Gouri in the UK?
A total of 12 babies have been registered as Gouri across the 3 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.