UK girl's name
Juhi
A feminine name of Indian origin meaning "moonlight" or "jasmine flower".
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.
Juhi is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Juhi popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2014 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5691, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2004, with 8 births.
This profile covers 64 England and Wales registrations across 16 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 64 living people in the UK are called Juhi. 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
- • Juhi ranked #5691 for girls in England and Wales in 2014, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2004, when 8 girls were registered as Juhi.
- • About 64 living people in the UK are estimated to have Juhi as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5691
2014
Births in 2014
3
Latest year
Peak year
2004
8 births
Estimated living
64
2026
Meaning
What does Juhi mean?
The name Juhi is derived from the Sanskrit language and is believed to have originated in ancient India. It is a feminine name that means "moonlight" or "moonbeam." The name is rooted in the Sanskrit word "jyotsnā," which refers to the radiance or luminescence of the moon.
In Hindu mythology, the moon is often personified as a beautiful goddess, and the name Juhi may have been inspired by this celestial connection. The name is also associated with the Hindu festival of Karwa Chauth, where married women fast and pray for the well-being and long life of their husbands, while gazing at the moon.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Juhi can be found in the ancient Sanskrit text, the Rigveda, which dates back to around 1500 BCE. The name is mentioned in a hymn dedicated to the moon deity, Chandra.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Juhi. One of the most famous is Juhi Chawla, an Indian actress born in 1967. She has appeared in numerous Bollywood films and is known for her performances in movies like "Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak" and "Darr."
Another notable Juhi is Juhi Babbar Soni, an Indian television actress born in 1979. She is best known for her roles in popular TV shows such as "Kumkum" and "Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi."
In the field of sports, Juhi Somaiya is a renowned Indian tennis player who was born in 1989. She has represented India at various international tournaments and has won several titles on the ITF Circuit.
The name Juhi has also been borne by scholars and writers. Juhi Sidharth is an Indian author and columnist born in 1974, known for her works on contemporary issues and women's empowerment.
Another notable figure is Juhi Pande, an Indian classical dancer and choreographer born in 1957. She is renowned for her contributions to the Indian classical dance form of Kathak and has received several prestigious awards for her work.
While the name Juhi has its roots in ancient India, it has transcended cultural boundaries and is now used by individuals from various backgrounds around the world, each carrying their own unique story and connection to this enchanting name.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Juhi over time
The chart below shows babies named Juhi 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 Juhi, the clearest high point is 2004. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2014, compared with 8 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Juhi by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Juhi 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 | #5190 | 7 | 2 |
| 2000s | #4008 | 41 | 10 |
| 1990s | #3277 | 16 | 4 |
Related
Names similar to Juhi
- Jessica 105,041
- Jasmine 35,227
- Jade 19,646
- Julia 11,780
- Jennifer 11,529
- Jodie 9,357
- Jemima 6,454
- Josephine 5,889
- Jessie 5,418
- Josie 5,284
- Jasmin 4,706
- Jenna 4,646
FAQ
Juhi: questions and answers
How popular is the name Juhi in the UK right now?
In 2014, Juhi was ranked #5691 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Juhi most popular?
The peak year on record was 2004, with 8 babies registered as Juhi in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Juhi?
A feminine name of Indian origin meaning "moonlight" or "jasmine flower".
How many people are called Juhi in the UK?
A total of 64 babies have been registered as Juhi across the 16 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.