UK girl's name
Inderpreet
Feminine name of Indian origin meaning "lioness" or "beloved by the lord".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2010. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Inderpreet is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Inderpreet popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2010 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5707, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1998, with 7 births.
This profile covers 49 England and Wales registrations across 11 recorded years from 1996 to 2010. 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 43% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 49 living people in the UK are called Inderpreet. 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 2011 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Inderpreet ranked #5707 for girls in England and Wales in 2010, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1998, when 7 girls were registered as Inderpreet.
- • About 49 living people in the UK are estimated to have Inderpreet as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5707
2010
Births in 2010
3
Latest year
Peak year
1998
7 births
Estimated living
49
2026
Meaning
What does Inderpreet mean?
The name Inderpreet has its origins in the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the Punjabi language. It is a compound name derived from the Sanskrit words "Indra" and "preet." Indra was the king of the devas (gods) in Hindu mythology, known for his power and strength. The word "preet" means love or affection.
The name Inderpreet can be traced back to ancient Hindu texts and scriptures, where Indra is a prominent figure. The Vedas, which are among the oldest sacred texts of Hinduism, contain numerous references to Indra and his exploits. The name may have been given to children as a way of invoking Indra's blessings and seeking his protection.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Inderpreet can be found in the Puranas, a vast collection of Hindu religious texts composed between the 3rd and 10th centuries CE. These texts often mention characters with names derived from Indra, reflecting the widespread reverence for this deity in ancient Indian culture.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Inderpreet. One of the earliest was Inderpreet Singh, a warrior and military leader who fought against the Mughal Empire in the 17th century. Another prominent figure was Inderpreet Kaur, a Sikh activist and writer who played a significant role in the Indian independence movement in the early 20th century (1885-1944).
In more recent times, Inderpreet Deo was an Indian field hockey player who represented India in the 1988 Summer Olympics and was part of the team that won the gold medal (born 1966). Inderpreet Singh Bakshi was a renowned Indian writer and journalist known for his works on Punjabi literature and culture (1930-2016).
Another notable bearer of the name is Inderpreet Singh Waraich, an American entrepreneur and philanthropist who founded the non-profit organization Apna Punjab (born 1971). He has been recognized for his efforts in promoting education and healthcare initiatives in underprivileged communities.
The name Inderpreet continues to be popular among Punjabi communities worldwide, carrying with it a rich cultural heritage and meaning rooted in ancient Indian mythology and tradition.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Inderpreet over time
The chart below shows babies named Inderpreet registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2010. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Inderpreet, the clearest high point is 1998. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2010, compared with 7 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Inderpreet by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Inderpreet 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 | #5707 | 3 | 1 |
| 2000s | #3525 | 26 | 6 |
| 1990s | #2895 | 20 | 4 |
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FAQ
Inderpreet: questions and answers
How popular is the name Inderpreet in the UK right now?
In 2010, Inderpreet was ranked #5707 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Inderpreet most popular?
The peak year on record was 1998, with 7 babies registered as Inderpreet in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Inderpreet?
Feminine name of Indian origin meaning "lioness" or "beloved by the lord".
How many people are called Inderpreet in the UK?
A total of 49 babies have been registered as Inderpreet across the 11 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.