UK girl's name
Keerthi
A Hindu name meaning glory, fame, or renown.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2011. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Keerthi is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Keerthi popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2011 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5785, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2010, with 3 births.
This profile covers 6 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 2010 to 2011. 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 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 6 living people in the UK are called Keerthi. 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 2012 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Keerthi ranked #5785 for girls in England and Wales in 2011, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2010, when 3 girls were registered as Keerthi.
- • About 6 living people in the UK are estimated to have Keerthi as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5785
2011
Births in 2011
3
Latest year
Peak year
2010
3 births
Estimated living
6
2026
Meaning
What does Keerthi mean?
The name Keerthi originates from the Sanskrit language, which is an ancient Indo-Aryan language that originated in the Indian subcontinent. The name holds significant cultural and historical significance in Hindu traditions and texts.
In Sanskrit, the word "Keerthi" is derived from the root word "kīrti," which means "fame," "glory," or "renown." It is often associated with the concepts of honor, achievement, and recognition. The name Keerthi is believed to have been in use since ancient times, with its earliest recorded instances found in ancient Indian literature and religious scriptures.
One of the earliest references to the name Keerthi can be found in the Puranas, which are ancient Hindu texts that narrate stories and teachings related to various deities, cosmology, and philosophical concepts. In the Puranas, the name Keerthi is sometimes used as an epithet for deities or revered individuals, signifying their illustrious reputation and accomplishments.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Keerthi. One of the earliest recorded examples is Keerthi Chandra Deva, who was a renowned Sanskrit scholar and poet from the 11th century CE. He was a prominent figure in the royal court of King Lakshmana Sena, the ruler of the Sena dynasty in Bengal, India.
Another significant bearer of the name Keerthi is Keerthi Narayana Mishra, who lived in the 16th century CE. He was a celebrated Hindu philosopher and logician from the Navya-Nyaya school of Indian philosophy. His works, such as "Tarka-samgraha" and "Tarka-bhasha," made significant contributions to the field of logic and epistemology.
In the realm of literature, Keerthi Sree is a notable name. She was a renowned Telugu poet and writer who lived in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Her literary works, particularly her poetry, played a crucial role in the Telugu literary renaissance and the promotion of women's education in India.
The name Keerthi has also been carried by individuals in more recent times. Keerthi Chellamah was a Sri Lankan lawyer and human rights activist who played a pivotal role in advocating for the rights of marginalized communities, particularly women and children, in Sri Lanka during the late 20th century.
Keerthi Reddy is another noteworthy individual who bears this name. He is an Indian entrepreneur and the founder of mehrCommerce, a leading e-commerce platform in India. His entrepreneurial endeavors and contributions to the technology sector have earned him recognition and accolades.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Keerthi over time
The chart below shows babies named Keerthi registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2010 to 2011. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Keerthi, the clearest high point is 2010. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2011, compared with 3 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Keerthi by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Keerthi 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 | #5746 | 6 | 2 |
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FAQ
Keerthi: questions and answers
How popular is the name Keerthi in the UK right now?
In 2011, Keerthi was ranked #5785 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Keerthi most popular?
The peak year on record was 2010, with 3 babies registered as Keerthi in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Keerthi?
A Hindu name meaning glory, fame, or renown.
How many people are called Keerthi in the UK?
A total of 6 babies have been registered as Keerthi across the 2 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.