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UK girl's name

Misti

A Hindi feminine name meaning "lovely, sweet".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 1998. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Misti is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Misti popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 1998 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3848, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1998, with 3 births.

This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 1998 to 1998. 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.

Misti is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.

We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Misti. 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 1999 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Misti ranked #3848 for girls in England and Wales in 1998, with 3 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 1998, when 3 girls were registered as Misti.
  • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Misti as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#3848

1998

Births in 1998

3

Latest year

Peak year

1998

3 births

Estimated living

3

2026

Meaning

What does Misti mean?

The name Misti is believed to have originated from the Sanskrit language, which is an ancient Indo-Aryan language that was primarily spoken in the Indian subcontinent. The word "mist" in Sanskrit means "friend" or "companion," and it is likely that the name Misti is derived from this root word.

In Hindu mythology, Misti is mentioned as the name of a minor deity or celestial nymph associated with the god Indra, the ruler of the heavens. This association suggests that the name may have been in use as early as the 2nd or 3rd century BCE, when many of the early Hindu scriptures and texts were composed.

One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Misti can be found in the ancient Indian epic, the Mahabharata. In this epic, Misti is mentioned as the name of a female character who plays a minor role in the story. This reference suggests that the name was in use during the time when the Mahabharata was composed, which is estimated to be between the 8th and 4th centuries BCE.

Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Misti. One of the earliest documented cases is Misti Nath, a renowned Hindu philosopher and spiritual teacher who lived in the 14th century CE. Nath was known for his teachings on the concept of "self-realization" and was highly regarded in his time.

Another notable Misti was Misti Devi, a celebrated Indian classical dancer who lived in the 16th century CE. Devi was a renowned practitioner of the Odissi dance form and is credited with helping to revive and preserve this ancient dance tradition.

In more recent times, Misti Traya was an influential Bengali writer and social reformer who lived in the late 19th century CE. Traya was a vocal advocate for women's education and played a significant role in promoting social and educational reforms in Bengal.

Misti Khan was a prominent Pakistani politician and activist who lived in the 20th century. Khan was a member of the National Assembly of Pakistan and was known for her work in promoting women's rights and advocating for social justice.

Finally, Misti Mukherjee was an Indian journalist and author who lived in the late 20th century. Mukherjee was a respected figure in Indian journalism and was known for her insightful writing on political and social issues.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Decades

Misti by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Misti 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
1990s #3848 3 1

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FAQ

Misti: questions and answers

How popular is the name Misti in the UK right now?

In 1998, Misti was ranked #3848 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.

When was Misti most popular?

The peak year on record was 1998, with 3 babies registered as Misti in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Misti?

A Hindi feminine name meaning "lovely, sweet".

How many people are called Misti in the UK?

A total of 3 babies have been registered as Misti 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.