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UK girl's name

Prina

A feminine name of unknown origin, possibly meaning "beloved" or "dear one".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2009. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Prina is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Prina popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2009 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5556, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2001, with 4 births.

This profile covers 25 England and Wales registrations across 8 recorded years from 1997 to 2009. 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 75% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 25 living people in the UK are called Prina. 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 2010 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Prina ranked #5556 for girls in England and Wales in 2009, with 3 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2001, when 4 girls were registered as Prina.
  • About 25 living people in the UK are estimated to have Prina as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#5556

2009

Births in 2009

3

Latest year

Peak year

2001

4 births

Estimated living

25

2026

Meaning

What does Prina mean?

The name Prina finds its origins in the Sanskrit language, which was prevalent in ancient India and the surrounding regions. It is believed to have first emerged during the Vedic period, which spanned from around 1500 BCE to 500 BCE. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word "prina," meaning "to fill" or "to satisfy."

In Hindu mythology, there are references to the name Prina being associated with the concept of life force or vital energy. The ancient Vedic texts, such as the Upanishads, mention the term "prana," which is closely related to the name Prina and refers to the breath of life or the vital principle that sustains all living beings.

The earliest recorded examples of the name Prina can be traced back to ancient Sanskrit inscriptions and manuscripts from the Indian subcontinent. However, it is difficult to pinpoint the exact individuals who bore this name in those early times, as historical records were often incomplete or lost over time.

One of the earliest notable figures associated with the name Prina was Prina Devi, a renowned female scholar and philosopher who lived during the 7th century CE in the region of Bengal, which is now part of modern-day Bangladesh and West Bengal, India. She was known for her extensive knowledge of the Vedas and her contributions to the field of philosophy.

Another historical figure with the name Prina was Prina Bhatta, a Sanskrit grammarian and poet who lived in the 12th century CE in the southern part of India. He is best known for his work "Prina Bhashya," a commentary on the renowned Sanskrit grammar treatise "Ashtadhyayi" by Panini.

In the realm of literature, Prina Sharma was a celebrated Sanskrit poet and playwright who lived in the 16th century CE in the northern region of India. Her works, such as "Prina Kavya" and "Prina Nataka," were widely acclaimed for their poetic elegance and depth of thought.

Moving forward in time, Prina Devi was a prominent Indian freedom fighter and social reformer who lived in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. She was actively involved in the Indian independence movement and worked tirelessly for the upliftment of women's education and rights.

Lastly, Prina Chatterjee was an influential Bengali writer and poet who lived in the 20th century. Her literary works, including novels and poetry collections, explored themes of feminism, social justice, and the human condition, earning her numerous accolades and recognition in the literary world.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Prina over time

The chart below shows babies named Prina registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1997 to 2009. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Prina, the clearest high point is 2001. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2009, compared with 4 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Prina
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Decades

Prina by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Prina 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 #4638 16 5
1990s #3857 9 3

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FAQ

Prina: questions and answers

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

In 2009, Prina was ranked #5556 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.

When was Prina most popular?

The peak year on record was 2001, with 4 babies registered as Prina in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Prina?

A feminine name of unknown origin, possibly meaning "beloved" or "dear one".

How many people are called Prina in the UK?

A total of 25 babies have been registered as Prina 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.