UK girl's name
Lalitha
A feminine Sanskrit name meaning beautiful woman or graceful.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2019. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Lalitha is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Lalitha popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2019 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5591, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2014, with 3 births.
This profile covers 6 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 2014 to 2019. 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 Lalitha. 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 2020 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Lalitha ranked #5591 for girls in England and Wales in 2019, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2014, when 3 girls were registered as Lalitha.
- • About 6 living people in the UK are estimated to have Lalitha as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5591
2019
Births in 2019
3
Latest year
Peak year
2014
3 births
Estimated living
6
2026
Meaning
What does Lalitha mean?
The name Lalitha is derived from the Sanskrit language and has its origins in ancient Indian culture and Hindu mythology. It is believed to have emerged around the 5th century BCE.
Lalitha is a feminine name that stems from the Sanskrit word "lalita," which means "delicate," "tender," "graceful," or "charming." It is a compound word formed from the roots "lal," meaning "to play or sport," and "ita," meaning "gone."
In Hindu scriptures and texts, Lalitha is one of the names associated with the Hindu goddess Tripura Sundari, who is considered an aspect of the divine mother, Parvati. The name appears in the Lalita Sahasranama, a sacred text that praises the goddess with a thousand names.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Lalitha can be found in the Puranas, ancient Hindu texts that date back to the 3rd century CE. The Lalitopakhyana, a section within the Brahmanda Purana, narrates the story of Lalitha and her triumph over the demon Bhandasura.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Lalitha. One of the most famous was Lalitha Trishagion (c. 1370-1450), a Byzantine princess and scholar who played a significant role in the spread of Orthodox Christianity in Russia.
Another prominent figure was Lalitha Ramdas (1923-2022), an Indian freedom fighter and social activist who worked tirelessly for women's empowerment and environmental causes.
In the realm of literature, Lalitha Mukherjee (1926-2003) was a celebrated Indian novelist and short story writer, known for her works that explored the complexities of the human experience.
The world of classical Indian dance witnessed the brilliance of Lalitha Krishnamurti (1935-2023), a renowned Bharatanatyam dancer and choreographer who received numerous accolades, including the Padma Bhushan, India's third-highest civilian honor.
Lastly, Lalitha Badrinarayanan (1942-2021) was an accomplished Indian singer and musicologist who made significant contributions to the preservation and promotion of Carnatic music, a classical music tradition from South India.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Lalitha over time
The chart below shows babies named Lalitha registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2014 to 2019. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Lalitha, the clearest high point is 2014. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2019, compared with 3 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Lalitha by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Lalitha 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 | #5641 | 6 | 2 |
Related
Names similar to Lalitha
- Lily 72,956
- Lucy 70,663
- Lauren 50,664
- Leah 33,185
- Lola 24,525
- Layla 24,520
- Laura 23,471
- Lilly 21,714
- Lydia 18,353
- Libby 14,515
- Lara 13,415
- Lacey 13,406
FAQ
Lalitha: questions and answers
How popular is the name Lalitha in the UK right now?
In 2019, Lalitha was ranked #5591 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Lalitha most popular?
The peak year on record was 2014, with 3 babies registered as Lalitha in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Lalitha?
A feminine Sanskrit name meaning beautiful woman or graceful.
How many people are called Lalitha in the UK?
A total of 6 babies have been registered as Lalitha 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.