UK boy's name
Lakshith
A masculine Indian name meaning "highest goal" or "limitless".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2023. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Lakshith is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Lakshith popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2023 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4991, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2023, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2023 to 2023. 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.
Lakshith is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Lakshith. 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 2024 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Lakshith ranked #4991 for boys in England and Wales in 2023, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2023, when 3 boys were registered as Lakshith.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Lakshith as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4991
2023
Births in 2023
3
Latest year
Peak year
2023
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Lakshith mean?
The name Lakshith is of Indian origin, derived from the Sanskrit language. It is believed to have originated around the 5th century BCE during the Vedic period of ancient India.
The name Lakshith is a combination of two Sanskrit words, "Lakshmi" and "itha." Lakshmi is the Hindu goddess of wealth, fortune, and prosperity, while "itha" means "goal" or "aim." Thus, the name Lakshith can be interpreted to mean "one who aims for prosperity" or "one who strives for wealth and fortune."
The name is found in several ancient Hindu texts, including the Rigveda and the Puranas, suggesting its use and significance in ancient Indian culture. It is often associated with individuals who were believed to possess qualities of prosperity, abundance, and good fortune.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Lakshith can be traced back to the 7th century CE, when a Sanskrit scholar and poet named Lakshith Bhatta lived in the region of present-day Karnataka, India. He was renowned for his contributions to Sanskrit literature and is credited with several works on grammar and poetry.
Another notable bearer of the name was Lakshith Varma, a 13th-century king of the Chera dynasty in Kerala, South India. He was known for his patronage of the arts and literature, as well as his military conquests, which extended the boundaries of his kingdom.
In the 16th century, a Hindu philosopher and spiritual teacher named Lakshith Narayana Sastri gained prominence in the Vijayanagara Empire. He was renowned for his teachings on Advaita Vedanta, a non-dualistic school of Hindu philosophy, and his commentaries on various Hindu scriptures.
During the 18th century, Lakshith Singh was a prominent ruler of the Maratha Empire in India. He was known for his strategic military campaigns and his efforts to expand the empire's territories.
In more recent times, Lakshith Suri, born in 1927, was an Indian classical singer and musician who made significant contributions to the Hindustani classical music tradition. He was awarded the Padma Bhushan, one of India's highest civilian honors, for his achievements in the field of music.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Lakshith by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Lakshith 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #4991 | 3 | 1 |
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FAQ
Lakshith: questions and answers
How popular is the name Lakshith in the UK right now?
In 2023, Lakshith was ranked #4991 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Lakshith most popular?
The peak year on record was 2023, with 3 babies registered as Lakshith in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Lakshith?
A masculine Indian name meaning "highest goal" or "limitless".
How many people are called Lakshith in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Lakshith 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.