UK girl's name
Kirti
A Sanskrit name meaning "fame" or "glory".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2012. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Kirti is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Kirti popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2012 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5876, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1999, with 4 births.
This profile covers 13 England and Wales registrations across 4 recorded years from 1997 to 2012. 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 75% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 13 living people in the UK are called Kirti. 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 2013 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Kirti ranked #5876 for girls in England and Wales in 2012, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1999, when 4 girls were registered as Kirti.
- • About 13 living people in the UK are estimated to have Kirti as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5876
2012
Births in 2012
3
Latest year
Peak year
1999
4 births
Estimated living
13
2026
Meaning
What does Kirti mean?
The name Kirti is derived from the Sanskrit language and has its origins in ancient India. It is believed to have been in use since the Vedic period, which dates back to around 1500-500 BCE. The word 'kirti' in Sanskrit means 'fame', 'glory', or 'renown'.
In Hindu mythology, Kirti is the name of the goddess of fame and reputation, who is often depicted as an attendant of Lord Vishnu. The name is mentioned in several ancient Hindu scriptures, including the Puranas and the Mahabharata.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Kirti can be found in the Rig Veda, one of the oldest sacred texts of Hinduism, which dates back to around 1500 BCE. In the Rig Veda, the word 'kirti' is used to describe the glorious deeds and achievements of gods and heroes.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Kirti. One of the most famous was Kirti Sri Raja Sinha (1781-1832), a Nepalese ruler and military commander who fought against the British East India Company during the Anglo-Nepalese War.
Another historical figure with the name Kirti was Kirti Chakra Malla (1596-1619), a Nepalese king who ruled the Malla Kingdom in the early 17th century. He was known for his patronage of the arts and for commissioning numerous architectural projects.
In the field of literature, Kirti Shastri (1917-2003) was a renowned Hindi writer and scholar from India. She was a recipient of the prestigious Sahitya Akademi Award and is best known for her novel "Rati Vilap".
Kirti Singh (1850-1886) was an Indian freedom fighter and revolutionary who participated in the Indian Rebellion of 1857 against British rule. He was executed by the British authorities for his role in the uprising.
Another notable figure with the name Kirti was Kirti Vashisht (1912-1982), an Indian writer and activist who played a significant role in the Indian independence movement. She was a member of the Constituent Assembly of India and worked towards promoting women's rights and social welfare.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Kirti over time
The chart below shows babies named Kirti registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1997 to 2012. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Kirti, the clearest high point is 1999. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2012, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Kirti by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Kirti 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 | #5792 | 6 | 2 |
| 1990s | #3525 | 7 | 2 |
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- Kirsty 6,384
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FAQ
Kirti: questions and answers
How popular is the name Kirti in the UK right now?
In 2012, Kirti was ranked #5876 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Kirti most popular?
The peak year on record was 1999, with 4 babies registered as Kirti in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Kirti?
A Sanskrit name meaning "fame" or "glory".
How many people are called Kirti in the UK?
A total of 13 babies have been registered as Kirti across the 4 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.