UK girl's name
Jyotsna
A feminine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "moonlight" or "brilliant light".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2009. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Jyotsna is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Jyotsna popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2009 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5556, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2009, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2009 to 2009. 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.
Jyotsna is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Jyotsna. 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 2010 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Jyotsna ranked #5556 for girls in England and Wales in 2009, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2009, when 3 girls were registered as Jyotsna.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Jyotsna as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5556
2009
Births in 2009
3
Latest year
Peak year
2009
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Jyotsna mean?
The given name Jyotsna has its origins in the Sanskrit language of ancient India. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "jyotsna," which means "moonlight" or "radiance." The name is rooted in Hindu culture and can be traced back to ancient Sanskrit texts and scriptures.
In Hindu mythology, the name Jyotsna is associated with the moon goddess Chandra. The name has been mentioned in several ancient Hindu texts, including the Vedas and the Puranas, which are considered sacred scriptures in Hinduism. It is believed that the name was given to girls born during the full moon or under auspicious lunar phases.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Jyotsna can be found in the Mahabharata, one of the two major Sanskrit epics of ancient India. The epic mentions a character named Jyotsna, who was the daughter of King Duryodhana. This reference dates back to around the 4th century BCE.
Throughout history, several notable women have borne the name Jyotsna. One of the earliest was Jyotsna Mitra (1899-1965), an Indian revolutionary and freedom fighter who participated in the Indian independence movement against British colonial rule. Another prominent figure was Jyotsna Samanta (1908-1976), a pioneering Indian aviator and the first woman in India to earn a commercial pilot's license.
Jyotsna Sahoo (1925-2007) was an eminent Indian classical dancer and choreographer who helped popularize the Odissi dance form. Jyotsna Srivastava (born 1932) is a renowned Indian classical singer and Padma Bhushan awardee, recognized for her contributions to Hindustani classical music.
Jyotsna Bharati (born 1944) is a celebrated Indian writer and academic, known for her works in Hindi literature and her efforts in promoting women's education and empowerment. She has received several prestigious awards, including the Sahitya Akademi Award and the Padma Shri.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Jyotsna by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Jyotsna 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | #5556 | 3 | 1 |
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FAQ
Jyotsna: questions and answers
How popular is the name Jyotsna in the UK right now?
In 2009, Jyotsna was ranked #5556 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Jyotsna most popular?
The peak year on record was 2009, with 3 babies registered as Jyotsna in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Jyotsna?
A feminine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "moonlight" or "brilliant light".
How many people are called Jyotsna in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Jyotsna 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.