UK boy's name
Hemanth
A masculine Indian name meaning "the golden sun" or "brilliant".
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.
Hemanth is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Hemanth popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2017 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4812, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2017, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2017 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.
Hemanth is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Hemanth. 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
- • Hemanth ranked #4812 for boys in England and Wales in 2017, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2017, when 3 boys were registered as Hemanth.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Hemanth as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4812
2017
Births in 2017
3
Latest year
Peak year
2017
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Hemanth mean?
The name Hemanth originates from the Sanskrit language and has its roots in ancient Indian culture. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "Heman," which means "golden" or "shining like gold." The name is believed to have been in use since the Vedic period, which spans from around 1500 BCE to 500 BCE.
Hemanth is a masculine name that was traditionally given to boys born during the autumn season, as it is associated with the golden hues of the season. The name is particularly popular in the southern states of India, such as Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu.
One of the earliest references to the name Hemanth can be found in the ancient Indian epic, the Mahabharata. In the epic, Hemanth is mentioned as the name of a prince from the Ikshvaku dynasty. The Ikshvaku dynasty was a legendary dynasty that ruled over the Kosala kingdom, which is believed to have been located in present-day Uttar Pradesh.
Throughout history, there have been several notable figures who bore the name Hemanth. One of the earliest recorded individuals was Hemanth Nayak, a 16th-century ruler of the Madurai Nayak dynasty in present-day Tamil Nadu. He was known for his patronage of art and architecture, and his reign saw the construction of many magnificent temples and palaces.
Another famous Hemanth was Hemanth Kumar Sarkar, a renowned Indian writer and poet who lived from 1907 to 1982. He was a prominent figure in the Bengali literary world and is best known for his poetry collections, such as "Nirjharer Swapnabhanga" and "Banalata Sen."
In the realm of Indian classical music, Hemanth Hariharan (born in 1977) is a renowned vocalist and composer. He has performed extensively both in India and abroad and is known for his contributions to Carnatic and Hindustani music.
Hemanth Rao (1965-2020) was an Indian actor and filmmaker who worked primarily in the Kannada film industry. He gained critical acclaim for his performances in films like "Godhi Banna Sadharana Mykattu" and "Thithi."
Lastly, Hemanth Ananthapadmanabhan (born in 1974) is an Indian cricketer who played domestic cricket for Karnataka and represented India in two Test matches. He was a right-arm medium-pace bowler and was known for his consistent line and length.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Hemanth by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Hemanth 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 | #4812 | 3 | 1 |
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- Harrison 45,958
- Harvey 35,648
- Harley 22,095
- Hugo 18,779
- Hayden 12,622
- Hunter 10,350
- Hudson 9,104
- Hamza 8,564
- Hassan 5,982
- Hasan 3,599
FAQ
Hemanth: questions and answers
How popular is the name Hemanth in the UK right now?
In 2017, Hemanth was ranked #4812 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Hemanth most popular?
The peak year on record was 2017, with 3 babies registered as Hemanth in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Hemanth?
A masculine Indian name meaning "the golden sun" or "brilliant".
How many people are called Hemanth in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Hemanth across the 1 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.