UK girl's name
Parvathi
Feminine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "the daughter of the mountains".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2010. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Parvathi is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Parvathi popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2010 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4688, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2010, with 4 births.
This profile covers 4 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2010 to 2010. 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.
Parvathi is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 4 living people in the UK are called Parvathi. 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 2011 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Parvathi ranked #4688 for girls in England and Wales in 2010, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2010, when 4 girls were registered as Parvathi.
- • About 4 living people in the UK are estimated to have Parvathi as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4688
2010
Births in 2010
4
Latest year
Peak year
2010
4 births
Estimated living
4
2026
Meaning
What does Parvathi mean?
Parvathi is a Hindu feminine given name of Sanskrit origin, derived from the word "Parvata" which means "mountain." It is the name of the Hindu goddess of fertility, love, beauty, and devotion, who is also known as Parvati or Gauri.
The name Parvathi has been in use for centuries and can be traced back to ancient Hindu scriptures and mythological texts. In the Puranas, Parvathi is described as the consort of Lord Shiva, the Hindu god of destruction and regeneration. She is revered as the divine mother and the embodiment of power, strength, and virtue.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Parvathi can be found in the epic poem Mahabharata, which dates back to around the 8th century BCE. The name is also mentioned in several other ancient Hindu texts, such as the Ramayana and the Puranas.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Parvathi. One of the most famous was Parvathi Nair (1917-2005), an Indian classical dancer and choreographer who was renowned for her contributions to the revival of the Mohiniyattam dance form.
Another prominent figure was Parvathi Krishnan (1923-2009), an Indian social worker and activist who played a significant role in the fight against child labor and for the rights of women and children.
Parvathi Menon (1904-1966) was an Indian freedom fighter and politician who participated in the Indian independence movement and later served as a member of the Constituent Assembly of India.
Parvathi Devi (1904-1981) was a renowned Indian singer and musician who was considered one of the greatest exponents of Carnatic music in the 20th century.
Parvathi Talwalkar (1924-2017) was an Indian writer and activist who fought for the rights of women and underprivileged communities. She was awarded the Padma Shri, one of India's highest civilian honors, for her contributions to literature and social work.
These are just a few examples of the many individuals throughout history who have borne the name Parvathi, a name steeped in Hindu mythology and cultural significance.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Parvathi by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Parvathi 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #4688 | 4 | 1 |
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FAQ
Parvathi: questions and answers
How popular is the name Parvathi in the UK right now?
In 2010, Parvathi was ranked #4688 for girls in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Parvathi most popular?
The peak year on record was 2010, with 4 babies registered as Parvathi in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Parvathi?
Feminine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "the daughter of the mountains".
How many people are called Parvathi in the UK?
A total of 4 babies have been registered as Parvathi 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.