UK boy's name
Partha
An Indian masculine name meaning "son of the earth" or "of this land".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2008. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Partha is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Partha popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2008 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4432, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2008, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2008 to 2008. 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.
Partha is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Partha. 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 2009 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Partha ranked #4432 for boys in England and Wales in 2008, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2008, when 3 boys were registered as Partha.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Partha as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4432
2008
Births in 2008
3
Latest year
Peak year
2008
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Partha mean?
The name Partha finds its origins in Sanskrit, an ancient Indo-Aryan language that served as the linguistic vehicle for many of India's most revered texts and scriptures. Derived from the word "prithu," meaning "broad" or "vast," Partha is a name that carries connotations of expansiveness and grandeur.
In the epic Hindu scripture, the Mahabharata, Partha is a commonly used epithet for Arjuna, one of the five Pandava brothers and a central figure in the narrative. Arjuna's prowess as a warrior and his unshakable devotion to Lord Krishna earned him the moniker "Partha," signifying his broad-minded and far-reaching impact.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Partha can be found in the Bhagavad Gita, a seminal Hindu philosophical text that forms a part of the Mahabharata. Here, Lord Krishna addresses Arjuna as "Partha," solidifying the name's association with this legendary hero.
Throughout history, the name Partha has been borne by several notable figures, including Partha Sarathi Mukherjee (1899-1971), a renowned Indian botanist and plant taxonomist who made significant contributions to the study of Indian flora. Another illustrious bearer of this name was Partha Chatterjee (1936-2023), an esteemed Indian political theorist and historian who explored the intersections of nationalism, colonialism, and postcolonial studies.
In the realm of Indian classical music, Partha Mukherjee (1936-1997) was a celebrated sitar maestro who performed extensively both in India and abroad, carrying the rich musical traditions of his homeland to global audiences. Partha Dasgupta (born 1942), an economist and philosopher, has also made significant contributions to the fields of environmental economics and sustainable development.
Partha Sarathi Ghosh (1928-2021), an eminent Indian jurist and former Chief Justice of the Calcutta High Court, exemplified the name's association with wisdom and judicial acumen. His distinguished legal career spanned over six decades, during which he played a pivotal role in shaping India's jurisprudence.
While these are just a few examples, the name Partha has been cherished and upheld by numerous individuals throughout history, each leaving an indelible mark on their respective fields and contributing to the rich tapestry of human endeavor.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Partha by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Partha 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 | #4432 | 3 | 1 |
Related
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- Paul 8,542
- Philip 4,997
- Parker 4,664
- Phoenix 3,865
- Preston 3,370
- Prince 1,782
- Patryk 1,763
- Phillip 1,697
- Percy 1,395
- Perry 1,015
FAQ
Partha: questions and answers
How popular is the name Partha in the UK right now?
In 2008, Partha was ranked #4432 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Partha most popular?
The peak year on record was 2008, with 3 babies registered as Partha in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Partha?
An Indian masculine name meaning "son of the earth" or "of this land".
How many people are called Partha in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Partha across the 1 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.