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UK boy's name

Mokshith

A Hindu masculine name derived from Sanskrit meaning "liberation" or "salvation".

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.

Mokshith is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Mokshith popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4270, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2024, with 4 births.

This profile covers 10 England and Wales registrations across 3 recorded years from 2022 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.

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

We estimate that about 10 living people in the UK are called Mokshith. 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

  • Mokshith ranked #4270 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 4 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2024, when 4 boys were registered as Mokshith.
  • About 10 living people in the UK are estimated to have Mokshith as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#4270

2024

Births in 2024

4

Latest year

Peak year

2024

4 births

Estimated living

10

2026

Meaning

What does Mokshith mean?

The given name Mokshith has its origins in the Sanskrit language, which is an ancient classical language of the Indian subcontinent. It traces its roots back to the vedic period, which spanned from around 1500 BCE to 500 BCE, and was the era when the foundational Hindu scriptures, the Vedas, were composed.

The name Mokshith is derived from the Sanskrit word "moksha," which means liberation, emancipation, or release from the cycle of birth and death. It is a concept central to Hindu philosophy and spirituality, representing the ultimate goal of attaining freedom from the bondage of worldly existence and merging with the divine.

In Hindu mythology, the concept of moksha is extensively explored, and it is considered the highest state of being, where the individual soul (Atman) becomes one with the universal soul (Brahman). The name Mokshith, therefore, carries a profound spiritual connotation, representing a person who is on the path to liberation or has attained a state of enlightenment.

The earliest known reference to the name Mokshith can be found in ancient Hindu scriptures, particularly the Upanishads, which are philosophical texts that delve into the nature of reality, consciousness, and the ultimate goal of human existence. The name Mokshith has been used throughout the ages, though its popularity has varied across different regions and time periods.

One of the earliest known historical figures bearing the name Mokshith was Mokshith Sharma, a renowned Hindu scholar and philosopher who lived in the 8th century CE. He was known for his contributions to the field of Advaita Vedanta, a non-dualistic school of Hindu philosophy that emphasizes the unity of the individual soul and the universal soul.

Another notable figure was Mokshith Mishra, a Sanskrit grammarian and linguist from the 11th century CE. He authored several works on Sanskrit grammar and linguistics, and his teachings were widely influential in the field of Sanskrit studies.

In the 15th century, Mokshith Shastri, a Hindu spiritual leader and scholar, gained prominence for his teachings on Vedanta philosophy and his efforts to promote religious harmony and understanding among various communities.

During the 17th century, Mokshith Chandra, a renowned poet and writer, made significant contributions to the literary world with his works in various genres, including poetry, drama, and philosophy.

In more recent times, Mokshith Desai, a prominent Indian industrialist and philanthropist who lived from 1920 to 2008, was widely respected for his business acumen and his efforts in promoting education and social welfare initiatives.

While the name Mokshith has its roots in ancient Hindu traditions, it has transcended religious and cultural boundaries and has been adopted by people from various backgrounds, reflecting the universal appeal of the concept of liberation and spiritual enlightenment.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Mokshith over time

The chart below shows babies named Mokshith registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2022 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 Mokshith, the clearest high point is 2024. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2024, compared with 4 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Mokshith
01234202220232024

Decades

Mokshith by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Mokshith 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 #4683 10 3

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FAQ

Mokshith: questions and answers

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

In 2024, Mokshith was ranked #4270 for boys in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.

When was Mokshith most popular?

The peak year on record was 2024, with 4 babies registered as Mokshith in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Mokshith?

A Hindu masculine name derived from Sanskrit meaning "liberation" or "salvation".

How many people are called Mokshith in the UK?

A total of 10 babies have been registered as Mokshith across the 3 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.