UK boy's name
Prithvi
A masculine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "Earth" or "Land".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Prithvi is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Prithvi popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #2088, with 11 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2024, with 11 births.
This profile covers 81 England and Wales registrations across 15 recorded years from 2000 to 2024. 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.
Prithvi is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 80 living people in the UK are called Prithvi. 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 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Prithvi ranked #2088 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 11 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2024, when 11 boys were registered as Prithvi.
- • About 80 living people in the UK are estimated to have Prithvi as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#2088
2024
Births in 2024
11
Latest year
Peak year
2024
11 births
Estimated living
80
2026
Meaning
What does Prithvi mean?
The name Prithvi is derived from the Sanskrit word "prithivi," which means "earth" or "the wide one." It has its roots in ancient Hindu mythology and is closely associated with the Earth goddess, who is revered as the divine mother and the source of all life.
In Hindu scriptures, Prithvi is often personified as the consort of Dyaus, the god of the sky, and is considered one of the most important deities in the Vedic pantheon. The Earth is seen as a nurturing and sustaining force, providing nourishment and shelter to all living beings.
The earliest recorded use of the name Prithvi can be traced back to the Vedas, the ancient Hindu sacred texts, which were composed between 1500 and 500 BCE. In the Rig Veda, one of the oldest and most revered Vedic scriptures, there are numerous hymns and invocations dedicated to Prithvi, praising her as the source of all abundance and fertility.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Prithvi. One of the most famous was Prithviraj Chauhan (1166-1192), a Rajput king who ruled over the Delhi Sultanate and is celebrated for his valor and military prowess. He fought against the invading Muslim forces led by Muhammad Ghori and is remembered as a symbol of Hindu resistance against foreign invaders.
Another prominent figure was Prithviraj III (1589-1628), the last Hindu ruler of the Mewar kingdom in Rajasthan. He is renowned for his bravery and unwavering resistance against the Mughal Emperor Akbar, who sought to conquer the kingdom.
In more recent times, Prithvi Narayan Shah (1723-1775) was the founder of the Kingdom of Nepal and the first ruler of the Shah dynasty. He is credited with unifying the diverse principalities of the Kathmandu Valley and establishing a unified Nepalese state.
Prithvi Chavan (born 1938) is an Indian politician who served as the Chief Minister of Maharashtra from 2010 to 2014. He is a member of the Indian National Congress party and has held several important portfolios in the state and central governments.
Prithvi Shaw (born 1999) is an Indian cricketer who plays for the Mumbai cricket team and the Indian national cricket team. He is a talented opening batsman and made his international debut for India in 2018 at the age of 18, becoming one of the youngest players to represent the country in Test cricket.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Prithvi over time
The chart below shows babies named Prithvi registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2000 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Prithvi, the clearest high point is 2024. The latest England and Wales figure is 11 births in 2024, compared with 11 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Prithvi by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Prithvi 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 | #2888 | 31 | 4 |
| 2010s | #3990 | 20 | 5 |
| 2000s | #3049 | 30 | 6 |
Related
Names similar to Prithvi
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- Peter 13,150
- 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
Prithvi: questions and answers
How popular is the name Prithvi in the UK right now?
In 2024, Prithvi was ranked #2088 for boys in England and Wales, with 11 births registered.
When was Prithvi most popular?
The peak year on record was 2024, with 11 babies registered as Prithvi in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Prithvi?
A masculine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "Earth" or "Land".
How many people are called Prithvi in the UK?
A total of 81 babies have been registered as Prithvi across the 15 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.