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UK girl's name

Khusbu

A feminine name of Indian origin meaning "fragrance" or "aroma".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2004. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Khusbu is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Khusbu popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2004 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4598, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2001, with 5 births.

This profile covers 8 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 2001 to 2004. 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 60% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 8 living people in the UK are called Khusbu. 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 2005 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Khusbu ranked #4598 for girls in England and Wales in 2004, with 3 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2001, when 5 girls were registered as Khusbu.
  • About 8 living people in the UK are estimated to have Khusbu as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#4598

2004

Births in 2004

3

Latest year

Peak year

2001

5 births

Estimated living

8

2026

Meaning

What does Khusbu mean?

The name Khusbu has its origins in the Persian language, derived from the word "khushbu" which means "fragrance" or "aroma." This name likely emerged during the ancient Persia era, which spanned from around 550 BC to 651 AD, encompassing the regions of modern-day Iran, parts of Central Asia, and the Middle East.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Khusbu can be found in the poetry of the renowned Persian poet, Rumi, who lived during the 13th century (1207-1273). Rumi's works often celebrated the beauty of nature and the divine, making references to fragrances and aromas as metaphors for spiritual enlightenment.

In the 14th century, a Persian princess named Khusbu Begum was born in 1362. She was the daughter of the Timurid ruler, Amir Husayn, and is mentioned in historical records as a patron of the arts and literature during her time.

During the Mughal Empire era in India, which lasted from the 16th to the 19th century, the name Khusbu gained popularity among the nobility and elite classes. One notable figure was Khusbu Begum, a Mughal princess born in 1589, who was renowned for her beauty and intellect.

In more recent history, Khusbu Sunderji was an Indian actress and dancer who graced the silver screen in the early 20th century. Born in 1908, she became a prominent figure in the Parsi theatre community and was known for her performances in various plays and musicals.

Another noteworthy individual with the name Khusbu was Khusbu Lakhanpal, an Indian classical singer and musician, who was born in 1937. She was a renowned exponent of the Agra Gharana style of Hindustani classical music and received numerous accolades for her contributions to the art form.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Khusbu over time

The chart below shows babies named Khusbu registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2001 to 2004. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Khusbu, the clearest high point is 2001. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2004, compared with 5 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Khusbu
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Decades

Khusbu by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Khusbu 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 #3691 8 2

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FAQ

Khusbu: questions and answers

How popular is the name Khusbu in the UK right now?

In 2004, Khusbu was ranked #4598 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.

When was Khusbu most popular?

The peak year on record was 2001, with 5 babies registered as Khusbu in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Khusbu?

A feminine name of Indian origin meaning "fragrance" or "aroma".

How many people are called Khusbu in the UK?

A total of 8 babies have been registered as Khusbu 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.