UK girl's name
Pritika
A feminine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "beloved" or "dear".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2015. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Pritika is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Pritika popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2015 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5730, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2006, with 7 births.
This profile covers 40 England and Wales registrations across 10 recorded years from 2003 to 2015. 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 43% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 40 living people in the UK are called Pritika. 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 2016 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Pritika ranked #5730 for girls in England and Wales in 2015, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2006, when 7 girls were registered as Pritika.
- • About 40 living people in the UK are estimated to have Pritika as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5730
2015
Births in 2015
3
Latest year
Peak year
2006
7 births
Estimated living
40
2026
Meaning
What does Pritika mean?
The name Pritika originates from the Sanskrit language, with its roots tracing back to ancient India. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word "priti," which means love, affection, or fondness. In Hindu culture, the name is associated with beauty, charm, and grace.
Pritika has been a popular name in various parts of the Indian subcontinent for centuries. It is believed that the name was first recorded in ancient Hindu texts and scriptures, such as the Puranas and the Vedas, where it was used to describe celestial beings or goddesses renowned for their beauty and grace.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Pritika can be found in the epic poem Mahabharata, which dates back to the 8th or 9th century BCE. In this ancient text, Pritika is mentioned as the name of a celestial nymph or apsara, renowned for her captivating beauty and dance skills.
Throughout history, the name Pritika has been borne by several notable figures, including:
1. Pritika Chandra (1881-1957), an Indian writer and social reformer who played a significant role in the Indian independence movement. 2. Pritika Pradhan (born 1947), a renowned Indian classical dancer and choreographer, known for her contributions to the Odissi dance form. 3. Pritika Rao (born 1982), an Indian actress and model who has appeared in various Bollywood films and television shows. 4. Pritika Sharma (born 1986), an Indian fashion designer and entrepreneur, renowned for her sustainable and eco-friendly fashion line. 5. Pritika Chowdhry (born 1978), an Indian-American actress and writer, best known for her roles in various television series and films.
These individuals, from various walks of life, have carried the name Pritika with grace and distinction, exemplifying the qualities associated with the name's meaning and origin.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Pritika over time
The chart below shows babies named Pritika registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2003 to 2015. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Pritika, the clearest high point is 2006. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2015, compared with 7 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Pritika by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Pritika 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 | #5051 | 11 | 3 |
| 2000s | #4181 | 29 | 7 |
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- Penelope 13,109
- Pippa 6,346
- Polly 5,678
- Philippa 4,446
- Penny 4,394
- Paris 4,372
- Piper 3,961
- Pearl 3,516
- Paisley 3,419
FAQ
Pritika: questions and answers
How popular is the name Pritika in the UK right now?
In 2015, Pritika was ranked #5730 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Pritika most popular?
The peak year on record was 2006, with 7 babies registered as Pritika in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Pritika?
A feminine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "beloved" or "dear".
How many people are called Pritika in the UK?
A total of 40 babies have been registered as Pritika across the 10 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.