UK girl's name
Paridhi
A feminine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "boundary" or "limit".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2021. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Paridhi is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Paridhi popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2021 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5581, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2013, with 6 births.
This profile covers 15 England and Wales registrations across 4 recorded years from 2013 to 2021. 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 50% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 15 living people in the UK are called Paridhi. 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 2022 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Paridhi ranked #5581 for girls in England and Wales in 2021, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2013, when 6 girls were registered as Paridhi.
- • About 15 living people in the UK are estimated to have Paridhi as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5581
2021
Births in 2021
3
Latest year
Peak year
2013
6 births
Estimated living
15
2026
Meaning
What does Paridhi mean?
The name Paridhi has its origins in the Sanskrit language, which is an ancient Indo-Aryan language from the Indian subcontinent. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word "paridhi," which means "circumference" or "boundary." It is believed to have been used as a name since ancient times in the Indian subcontinent.
The earliest recorded use of the name Paridhi can be traced back to Hindu scriptures, such as the Vedas and Upanishads, which are some of the oldest religious texts in the world, dating back to around 1500 BCE. In these texts, the word "paridhi" is often used in a symbolic or metaphorical sense, representing the boundaries or limits of knowledge or understanding.
One of the earliest known individuals with the name Paridhi is mentioned in the Mahabharata, one of the two major Sanskrit epics of ancient India. The Mahabharata is an epic narrative that dates back to around the 8th or 9th century BCE. In the epic, Paridhi is mentioned as the name of a female character, although her role is not significant.
During the medieval period in India, the name Paridhi continued to be used, particularly among Hindu communities. One notable figure with this name was Paridhi Charan Deva, a 16th-century Indian poet and scholar from the Jaunpur region of northern India. He wrote several works in Sanskrit and is considered an important figure in the literary tradition of the region.
In more recent times, one of the most well-known individuals with the name Paridhi is Paridhi Sharma, an Indian actress and model born in 1993. She has appeared in various Bollywood films and television shows, gaining recognition for her acting skills and popularity among audiences.
Other notable individuals with the name Paridhi include Paridhi Pradhan, an Indian classical dancer and choreographer born in 1982, known for her contributions to the Odissi dance form. Additionally, Paridhi Raj is an Indian entrepreneur and social activist born in 1988, recognized for her efforts in promoting women's empowerment and sustainable development initiatives.
While the name Paridhi has its roots in ancient Sanskrit and Hindu traditions, it continues to be used in modern times, particularly in India and among Indian communities around the world. The name carries a rich cultural heritage and symbolism, representing the idea of boundaries, limits, and the pursuit of knowledge and understanding.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Paridhi over time
The chart below shows babies named Paridhi registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2013 to 2021. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Paridhi, the clearest high point is 2013. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2021, compared with 6 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Paridhi by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Paridhi 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 | #5581 | 3 | 1 |
| 2010s | #4952 | 12 | 3 |
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FAQ
Paridhi: questions and answers
How popular is the name Paridhi in the UK right now?
In 2021, Paridhi was ranked #5581 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Paridhi most popular?
The peak year on record was 2013, with 6 babies registered as Paridhi in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Paridhi?
A feminine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "boundary" or "limit".
How many people are called Paridhi in the UK?
A total of 15 babies have been registered as Paridhi across the 4 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.