UK boy's name
Hiten
Meaning "sharpened" or "skilled" of Hindu origin.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2014. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Hiten is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Hiten popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2014 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4632, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1996, with 8 births.
This profile covers 33 England and Wales registrations across 6 recorded years from 1996 to 2014. 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 38% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 33 living people in the UK are called Hiten. 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 2015 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Hiten ranked #4632 for boys in England and Wales in 2014, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1996, when 8 boys were registered as Hiten.
- • About 33 living people in the UK are estimated to have Hiten as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4632
2014
Births in 2014
3
Latest year
Peak year
1996
8 births
Estimated living
33
2026
Meaning
What does Hiten mean?
The given name Hiten has its roots in the Sanskrit language, which originated in the Indian subcontinent around the 2nd millennium BCE. It is derived from the Sanskrit word 'hita,' meaning 'beneficial' or 'auspicious.' The name is believed to have been in use since ancient times, particularly in Hindu communities.
One of the earliest known references to the name Hiten can be found in the Hindu epic Mahabharata, which dates back to around the 8th century BCE. In the epic, Hiten is mentioned as the name of a powerful warrior who fought alongside the Pandavas in the great battle of Kurukshetra.
The name Hiten also appears in other ancient Hindu texts, such as the Puranas, which are a collection of mythological stories and legends. In some of these texts, Hiten is described as a virtuous and righteous individual, reflecting the positive connotations associated with the name.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Hiten. One of the earliest recorded examples is Hiten Sharma (1022-1092 CE), a renowned scholar and philosopher from the Indian subcontinent who made significant contributions to the field of logic and epistemology.
Another prominent individual with this name was Hiten Patel (1540-1612 CE), a skilled architect and engineer who played a crucial role in the construction of several iconic monuments during the Mughal Empire, including the Taj Mahal.
In more recent times, Hiten Tejwani (born 1974) is a well-known Indian actor and television personality who has appeared in numerous popular soap operas and films. Hiten Patel (born 1970) is a British-Indian businessman and entrepreneur who co-founded the successful online fashion retailer ASOS.
Additionally, Hiten Bhavsar (1941-2018) was a renowned Indian classical singer and music composer who made significant contributions to the Hindustani classical music tradition.
These are just a few examples of individuals who have carried the name Hiten throughout history, showcasing its enduring presence across various cultural and professional domains.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Hiten over time
The chart below shows babies named Hiten registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2014. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Hiten, the clearest high point is 1996. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2014, compared with 8 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Hiten by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Hiten 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 | #4632 | 3 | 1 |
| 2000s | #2878 | 14 | 3 |
| 1990s | #1472 | 16 | 2 |
Related
Names similar to Hiten
- Harry 141,693
- Henry 65,177
- 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
Hiten: questions and answers
How popular is the name Hiten in the UK right now?
In 2014, Hiten was ranked #4632 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Hiten most popular?
The peak year on record was 1996, with 8 babies registered as Hiten in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Hiten?
Meaning "sharpened" or "skilled" of Hindu origin.
How many people are called Hiten in the UK?
A total of 33 babies have been registered as Hiten across the 6 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.