UK girl's name
Mauli
A feminine name of Indian origin representing a sacred flower or blossom.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2011. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Mauli is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Mauli popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2011 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5785, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2011, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2011 to 2011. 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.
Mauli is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Mauli. 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 2012 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Mauli ranked #5785 for girls in England and Wales in 2011, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2011, when 3 girls were registered as Mauli.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Mauli as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5785
2011
Births in 2011
3
Latest year
Peak year
2011
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Mauli mean?
The name Mauli finds its origins in Sanskrit, one of the oldest Indo-Aryan languages from ancient India. Derived from the word "mauli" meaning "crown" or "crest," it is believed to have been used as a given name as early as the 6th century BCE during the Vedic period.
In Hindu mythology, Mauli is associated with Lord Vishnu, one of the principal deities of Hinduism. The name is mentioned in the sacred Hindu texts, the Puranas, where it is described as an epithet for Vishnu, signifying his supremacy and sovereignty.
One of the earliest recorded references to the name Mauli can be found in the Mahabharata, the ancient Indian epic poem composed between the 8th and 9th centuries BCE. In the text, Mauli is mentioned as the name of a warrior and a devotee of Lord Krishna.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Mauli. One of the most famous was Mauli Tiwari (1932-2012), an Indian classical vocalist and Padma Shri awardee, recognized for her contributions to Hindustani classical music.
Another prominent individual was Mauli Chandra Bhattacharya (1903-1974), a renowned Bengali scholar, writer, and educator who served as the Vice-Chancellor of Visva-Bharati University in West Bengal, India.
In the realm of spirituality, Mauli was the name of a renowned Sufi saint and mystic, Mauli Shah (1618-1706), who lived in the region of present-day Pakistan and is revered for his teachings and spiritual guidance.
Another notable figure was Mauli Mitra (1891-1968), an Indian freedom fighter and social reformer who played a significant role in the Indian independence movement against British colonial rule.
Mauli Dutt (1925-2008) was a distinguished Indian civil servant and diplomat, who served as the Foreign Secretary of India and played a crucial role in shaping the country's foreign policy during the latter half of the 20th century.
While these examples illustrate the historical prevalence and significance of the name Mauli, it is important to note that the name has been used across various regions and cultures, carrying different meanings and connotations.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Mauli by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Mauli 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 | #5785 | 3 | 1 |
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FAQ
Mauli: questions and answers
How popular is the name Mauli in the UK right now?
In 2011, Mauli was ranked #5785 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Mauli most popular?
The peak year on record was 2011, with 3 babies registered as Mauli in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Mauli?
A feminine name of Indian origin representing a sacred flower or blossom.
How many people are called Mauli in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Mauli 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.