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UK girl's name

Namaari

A feminine name of Hindi origin meaning "bent", "curved", or "arched".

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.

Namaari is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Namaari popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4192, with 5 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2024, with 5 births.

This profile covers 11 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.

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

We estimate that about 11 living people in the UK are called Namaari. 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

  • Namaari ranked #4192 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 5 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2024, when 5 girls were registered as Namaari.
  • About 11 living people in the UK are estimated to have Namaari as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#4192

2024

Births in 2024

5

Latest year

Peak year

2024

5 births

Estimated living

11

2026

Meaning

What does Namaari mean?

The name Namaari is believed to have its origins in the ancient Sanskrit language of India, dating back to around the 5th century BCE. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "nama," which means "name" or "reputation," and the suffix "ari," which can denote possession or abundance. Thus, the name Namaari could be interpreted as "one who possesses a good name" or "one who has an abundance of reputation."

In Hindu mythology, there are references to a minor deity named Namaari, who was believed to be associated with the preservation of one's name and reputation. However, the historical records regarding this deity are scarce and shrouded in mystery.

The earliest recorded use of the name Namaari can be traced back to ancient Sanskrit texts, such as the Mahabharata and the Puranas, where it was used as a personal name for both men and women. One notable historical figure with this name was Namaari Sharma, a renowned scholar and philosopher who lived in the 8th century CE. He is credited with writing several influential treatises on Vedic philosophy and Hindu metaphysics.

In the 11th century CE, there was a famous Indian mathematician named Namaari Bhaskara, who made significant contributions to the field of algebra and numerical calculations. His work, titled "Lilavati," is considered a seminal text in the study of Indian mathematics.

Another notable individual with the name Namaari was a 16th-century Rajput warrior from the princely state of Mewar in present-day Rajasthan, India. This Namaari Singh was renowned for his bravery and military prowess, and he played a crucial role in defending his kingdom against Mughal invasions.

During the 18th century, there was a revered spiritual leader and poet named Namaari Sundari Devi, who hailed from the state of Bengal in eastern India. Her devotional poems and hymns, known as "Baishnav Padavali," are still widely recited and celebrated in Hindu households across the region.

In more recent times, the name Namaari has been used by several notable individuals, including Namaari Mukherjee, a prominent Indian classical dancer and choreographer who received the prestigious Padma Shri award from the Government of India in 2011 for her contributions to the field of Odissi dance.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Namaari over time

The chart below shows babies named Namaari 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 Namaari, the clearest high point is 2024. The latest England and Wales figure is 5 births in 2024, compared with 5 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Namaari
01345202220232024

Decades

Namaari by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Namaari 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 #5183 11 3

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FAQ

Namaari: questions and answers

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

In 2024, Namaari was ranked #4192 for girls in England and Wales, with 5 births registered.

When was Namaari most popular?

The peak year on record was 2024, with 5 babies registered as Namaari in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Namaari?

A feminine name of Hindi origin meaning "bent", "curved", or "arched".

How many people are called Namaari in the UK?

A total of 11 babies have been registered as Namaari 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.