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UK girl's name

Pihu

A feminine name of Indian origin meaning "sweet puddle".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2023. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Pihu is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Pihu popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2023 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3598, with 6 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2023, with 6 births.

This profile covers 34 England and Wales registrations across 8 recorded years from 2013 to 2023. 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.

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

We estimate that about 34 living people in the UK are called Pihu. 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 2024 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Pihu ranked #3598 for girls in England and Wales in 2023, with 6 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2023, when 6 girls were registered as Pihu.
  • About 34 living people in the UK are estimated to have Pihu as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#3598

2023

Births in 2023

6

Latest year

Peak year

2023

6 births

Estimated living

34

2026

Meaning

What does Pihu mean?

The name Pihu has its origins in the Sanskrit language, which is one of the oldest Indo-Aryan languages spoken in the Indian subcontinent. It is believed to have emerged during the Vedic period, which dates back to around 1500-500 BCE. The name Pihu is derived from the Sanskrit word "pihuka," which means "a kind of flower" or "the flower of the silk cotton tree."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Pihu can be found in the ancient Hindu text, the Mahabharata, which is an epic narrative that recounts the events leading up to a great war between two branches of a royal family. In the text, Pihu is mentioned as the name of a character, although not much is known about their role or significance.

Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who have borne the name Pihu. One of the earliest recorded figures was Pihu Devi, a 10th-century Indian princess and queen consort of the Chaulukya dynasty, which ruled parts of present-day Gujarat and Rajasthan. She was renowned for her beauty and intelligence and is believed to have played a significant role in the court of her husband, King Durlabharaja.

Another notable figure was Pihu Khan, a 16th-century Mughal nobleman and military general who served under the reign of Emperor Akbar. He was known for his bravery and strategic prowess on the battlefield and played a crucial role in several important military campaigns during that era.

In more recent times, Pihu Lamba was an Indian-American actress and model who appeared in various Bollywood films and television shows in the late 20th century. She was born in 1968 and gained recognition for her roles in popular films such as "Raja Hindustani" and "Dil To Pagal Hai."

Another notable figure was Pihu Awasthi, an Indian classical dancer and choreographer who was born in 1952. She specialized in the Kathak dance form and was widely acclaimed for her performances and contributions to the preservation and promotion of this traditional Indian dance style.

Finally, Pihu Kapoor is a contemporary Indian child actress who has gained recognition for her performances in several Bollywood films, including "Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon" and "Lust Stories." She was born in 2009 and has already earned critical acclaim for her acting skills at a young age.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Pihu over time

The chart below shows babies named Pihu registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2013 to 2023. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Pihu, the clearest high point is 2023. The latest England and Wales figure is 6 births in 2023, compared with 6 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Pihu
02356201320182023

Decades

Pihu by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Pihu 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 #3780 11 2
2010s #4926 23 6

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FAQ

Pihu: questions and answers

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

In 2023, Pihu was ranked #3598 for girls in England and Wales, with 6 births registered.

When was Pihu most popular?

The peak year on record was 2023, with 6 babies registered as Pihu in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Pihu?

A feminine name of Indian origin meaning "sweet puddle".

How many people are called Pihu in the UK?

A total of 34 babies have been registered as Pihu across the 8 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.