UK girl's name
Mishri
A feminine name of Indian origin meaning "sweet, sugary".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Mishri is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Mishri popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5891, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2018, with 3 births.
This profile covers 6 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 2018 to 2024. 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 Mishri. 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 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Mishri ranked #5891 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2018, when 3 girls were registered as Mishri.
- • About 6 living people in the UK are estimated to have Mishri as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5891
2024
Births in 2024
3
Latest year
Peak year
2018
3 births
Estimated living
6
2026
Meaning
What does Mishri mean?
The name Mishri has its origins in the Hindi language, which is one of the most widely spoken languages in India. It is believed to have derived from the Sanskrit word "miśra," which means "mixed" or "blended." The name Mishri is often associated with sweetness, as it is also the name of a traditional Indian sweetener made from crystallized sugar.
Historically, the name Mishri can be traced back to ancient Indian texts and scriptures. It is mentioned in the Rigveda, one of the oldest sacred texts of Hinduism, which dates back to around 1500-1200 BCE. In the Rigveda, the word "miśra" is used to describe the blending of different elements or the mixing of different substances.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Mishri can be found in the Puranas, a vast collection of ancient Hindu stories and legends. In the Puranas, there are several characters with the name Mishri, although their exact historical significance is difficult to verify.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Mishri. One such person was Mishri Khan, a renowned Afghan ruler who lived in the 16th century. He was a member of the Lodi dynasty and played a significant role in the political affairs of the Delhi Sultanate during his time.
Another historical figure with the name Mishri was Mishri Lal, a celebrated Hindi poet and writer who lived in the 19th century. He was known for his contributions to the Braj Bhasha literature and is considered one of the most influential poets of the Braj literary tradition.
In the field of music, Mishri Singh was a renowned Indian classical vocalist and exponent of the Khayal style of singing. He lived in the late 19th and early 20th centuries and was a respected figure in the world of Hindustani classical music.
Mishri Mani was a prominent Indian freedom fighter who participated in the Indian independence movement against British colonial rule. She was born in the late 19th century and played an active role in the Non-Cooperation Movement led by Mahatma Gandhi.
Lastly, Mishri Lal Shastri was an eminent Hindu scholar and philosopher who lived in the 20th century. He was known for his extensive knowledge of Sanskrit literature and his contributions to the study of Hindu philosophy and religion.
These are just a few examples of individuals throughout history who bore the name Mishri, highlighting its rich cultural and historical significance within the Indian subcontinent.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Mishri over time
The chart below shows babies named Mishri registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2018 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Mishri, the clearest high point is 2018. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2024, compared with 3 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Mishri by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Mishri 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 | #5891 | 3 | 1 |
| 2010s | #5666 | 3 | 1 |
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FAQ
Mishri: questions and answers
How popular is the name Mishri in the UK right now?
In 2024, Mishri was ranked #5891 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Mishri most popular?
The peak year on record was 2018, with 3 babies registered as Mishri in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Mishri?
A feminine name of Indian origin meaning "sweet, sugary".
How many people are called Mishri in the UK?
A total of 6 babies have been registered as Mishri 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.