UK girl's name
Navina
A feminine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "new" or "modern".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2002. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Navina is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Navina popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2002 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3409, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1998, with 4 births.
This profile covers 8 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 1998 to 2002. 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 8 living people in the UK are called Navina. 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 2003 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Navina ranked #3409 for girls in England and Wales in 2002, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1998, when 4 girls were registered as Navina.
- • About 8 living people in the UK are estimated to have Navina as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3409
2002
Births in 2002
4
Latest year
Peak year
1998
4 births
Estimated living
8
2026
Meaning
What does Navina mean?
The name Navina is believed to have its origins in the Sanskrit language, which is an ancient classical language of the Indian subcontinent. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word "nava," meaning "new" or "fresh," and "ina," which is a diminutive suffix used to form affectionate or diminutive names.
In Hindu mythology, the name Navina is sometimes associated with the goddess Lakshmi, who is the embodiment of beauty, prosperity, and wealth. The name is thought to represent qualities such as newness, freshness, and renewal, making it a popular choice for baby names in various parts of South Asia.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Navina can be found in the ancient Indian epic, the Mahabharata, where it is mentioned as the name of a character. However, the specific details of this character and their significance are not widely known.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who have borne the name Navina. One such person was Navina Sundaram (1928-2018), an Indian classical dancer and choreographer who was renowned for her contributions to the Bharatanatyam dance form. She was awarded the prestigious Padma Bhushan, one of India's highest civilian honors, in 1976.
Another famous Navina was Navina Najat Haidar (born 1976), an Afghan-American artist and educator known for her work in promoting women's rights and empowerment through art. She has received numerous accolades for her efforts, including the prestigious Fulbright Scholar award.
In the field of literature, Navina Sundaram (born 1953) is a renowned Indian writer and translator who has authored several books and received multiple literary awards, including the Sahitya Akademi Award in 2008.
Navina Bole (born 1961) is a notable Indian classical singer and exponent of the Jaipur-Atrauli Gharana, a prominent musical lineage in Hindustani classical music. She has been awarded the Padma Shri, India's fourth-highest civilian honor, for her contributions to the field of music.
Lastly, Navina Khanna (born 1988) is a British Indian activist and social entrepreneur who has been recognized for her work in promoting gender equality and women's empowerment. She was named one of the BBC's 100 Women in 2017 and has received several other awards for her advocacy efforts.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Navina over time
The chart below shows babies named Navina registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1998 to 2002. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Navina, the clearest high point is 1998. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2002, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Navina by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Navina 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | #3409 | 4 | 1 |
| 1990s | #3142 | 4 | 1 |
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FAQ
Navina: questions and answers
How popular is the name Navina in the UK right now?
In 2002, Navina was ranked #3409 for girls in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Navina most popular?
The peak year on record was 1998, with 4 babies registered as Navina in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Navina?
A feminine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "new" or "modern".
How many people are called Navina in the UK?
A total of 8 babies have been registered as Navina 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.