UK girl's name
Laxmi
A Hindu name meaning "goddess of wealth and prosperity".
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.
Laxmi is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Laxmi popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2023 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5687, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2010, with 5 births.
This profile covers 36 England and Wales registrations across 9 recorded years from 1997 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.
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 36 living people in the UK are called Laxmi. 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
- • Laxmi ranked #5687 for girls in England and Wales in 2023, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2010, when 5 girls were registered as Laxmi.
- • About 36 living people in the UK are estimated to have Laxmi as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5687
2023
Births in 2023
3
Latest year
Peak year
2010
5 births
Estimated living
36
2026
Meaning
What does Laxmi mean?
The name Laxmi originates from Sanskrit, an ancient Indo-Aryan language that dates back to the 2nd millennium BCE. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "Lakshmi," which means "good fortune," "prosperity," and "wealth." The name is closely associated with the Hindu goddess Lakshmi, who is revered as the embodiment of beauty, grace, and abundance.
In Hindu mythology, Lakshmi is considered the consort of Lord Vishnu, one of the principal deities in the Hindu trinity. Her presence is believed to bring prosperity, happiness, and good luck to households and individuals. The name Laxmi has been widely used across the Indian subcontinent for centuries, with its earliest recorded use dating back to ancient Hindu scriptures such as the Vedas and the Puranas.
One of the earliest and most notable historical references to the name Laxmi can be found in the Ramayana, an ancient Hindu epic composed between the 7th and 4th centuries BCE. In the epic, Laxmi is mentioned as the goddess of wealth and fortune, who bestows her blessings upon those who lead virtuous lives.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Laxmi. One of the earliest recorded personalities with this name was Laxmi Bai (1835-1858), the Rani (Queen) of the princely state of Jhansi in North India. She played a crucial role in the Indian Rebellion of 1857 against the British East India Company and is remembered as a symbol of courage and resistance.
Another prominent figure with the name Laxmi was Laxmi Devi (1827-1924), a Nepali queen and the wife of Jang Bahadur Rana, the founder of the Rana dynasty in Nepal. She was known for her philanthropic efforts and her support for the education of women in Nepal.
In the field of literature, Laxmi Narayan Gaud (1887-1953) was a renowned Hindi poet and playwright from Uttar Pradesh, India. He is considered one of the pioneers of the Chhayavaad literary movement and is celebrated for his contribution to Hindi literature.
Laxmi Nandan Bora (1937-2013) was an Indian politician and social activist from Assam, who served as the Governor of Tripura and Jharkhand states. He was also a recipient of the Padma Shri, one of the highest civilian honors in India.
Laxmi Agarwal (born 1990) is an Indian campaigner and activist who survived an acid attack in 2005. Her story and her fight for justice have inspired many and brought attention to the issue of acid violence against women in India.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Laxmi over time
The chart below shows babies named Laxmi registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1997 to 2023. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Laxmi, the clearest high point is 2010. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2023, compared with 5 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Laxmi by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Laxmi 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 | #5687 | 3 | 1 |
| 2010s | #4199 | 19 | 4 |
| 2000s | #4617 | 10 | 3 |
| 1990s | #3174 | 4 | 1 |
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- 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
Laxmi: questions and answers
How popular is the name Laxmi in the UK right now?
In 2023, Laxmi was ranked #5687 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Laxmi most popular?
The peak year on record was 2010, with 5 babies registered as Laxmi in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Laxmi?
A Hindu name meaning "goddess of wealth and prosperity".
How many people are called Laxmi in the UK?
A total of 36 babies have been registered as Laxmi across the 9 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.