UK girl's name
Mitali
A feminine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "friendly" or "friendly nature".
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.
Mitali is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Mitali 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 2003, with 4 births.
This profile covers 7 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 2003 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 75% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 7 living people in the UK are called Mitali. 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
- • Mitali ranked #5687 for girls in England and Wales in 2023, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2003, when 4 girls were registered as Mitali.
- • About 7 living people in the UK are estimated to have Mitali 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
2003
4 births
Estimated living
7
2026
Meaning
What does Mitali mean?
The name Mitali has its origins in the Sanskrit language, which is one of the oldest languages in the world, dating back to the 2nd millennium BCE. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "mitra," which means "friend" or "ally." The name is believed to have been in use in ancient India, where Sanskrit was the primary language of the Hindu scriptures and philosophical texts.
In Hindu mythology, Mitra is the name of a solar deity who is associated with friendship, contracts, and oaths. The name Mitali is a feminine form of Mitra, suggesting a connection to this ancient deity and the concept of friendship and loyalty.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Mitali can be found in the Mahabharata, a Sanskrit epic that dates back to the 8th or 9th century BCE. In this ancient text, there is a character named Mitali who is mentioned as a companion of the goddess Parvati.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who have borne the name Mitali. One such person was Mitali Mukherjee (1914-2008), an Indian classical dancer and choreographer who was known for her contributions to the revival of the Manipuri dance form. She was awarded the Padma Shri, one of India's highest civilian honors, in 1975.
Another notable Mitali was Mitali Mukherjee (1951-2022), an Indian writer and journalist who received the Sahitya Akademi Award in 2018 for her novel "Chowringhee." She was also a recipient of the Bangla Academy Award, one of the highest literary honors in Bangladesh.
In the field of science, Mitali Mukherjee (born 1968) is a renowned Indian biochemist and structural biologist who has made significant contributions to the understanding of protein structures and their role in disease. She is currently a professor at the Indian Institute of Science in Bangalore.
Mitali Deori (born 1984) is an Indian classical dancer and choreographer who specializes in the Sattriya dance form. She has received numerous awards and accolades for her performances, including the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award, one of the highest honors in the performing arts in India.
Mitali Ghosh (born 1976) is an Indian classical vocalist who has performed and recorded extensively in the Hindustani classical music tradition. She has received several prestigious awards, including the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award and the Padma Shri, for her contributions to music.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Mitali over time
The chart below shows babies named Mitali registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2003 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 Mitali, the clearest high point is 2003. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2023, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Mitali by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Mitali 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 |
| 2000s | #3594 | 4 | 1 |
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- Matilda 29,965
- Maya 26,445
- Madison 18,441
- Maria 17,304
- Mollie 15,914
- Martha 15,116
- Maddison 14,918
FAQ
Mitali: questions and answers
How popular is the name Mitali in the UK right now?
In 2023, Mitali was ranked #5687 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Mitali most popular?
The peak year on record was 2003, with 4 babies registered as Mitali in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Mitali?
A feminine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "friendly" or "friendly nature".
How many people are called Mitali in the UK?
A total of 7 babies have been registered as Mitali 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.