UK girl's name
Sajni
A feminine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "beloved" or "friend".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2003. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Sajni is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Sajni popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2003 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3594, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1997, with 4 births.
This profile covers 8 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 1997 to 2003. 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 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 8 living people in the UK are called Sajni. 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 2004 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Sajni ranked #3594 for girls in England and Wales in 2003, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1997, when 4 girls were registered as Sajni.
- • About 8 living people in the UK are estimated to have Sajni as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3594
2003
Births in 2003
4
Latest year
Peak year
1997
4 births
Estimated living
8
2026
Meaning
What does Sajni mean?
The name Sajni originated from the Sanskrit language and has its roots in ancient Indian culture dating back to the 5th century BCE. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word "sajjan," which means "gentle" or "kind-hearted." It was a popular name among the higher castes in northern India during the classical period.
Sajni is closely related to the name Sajani, which has a similar meaning and origin. The earliest recorded instance of the name Sajni can be found in the ancient Hindu text, the Mahabharata, where it was mentioned as the name of a female character known for her beauty and virtue.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Sajni. One of the earliest recorded examples is Sajni Devi, a princess from the Gurjara-Pratihara dynasty, who lived in the 9th century CE and was known for her patronage of the arts and literature.
In the 12th century, Sajni Pathak was a renowned Sanskrit scholar and poet from the Kalinga region (present-day Odisha). Her work "Sajni Kavya" was widely acclaimed for its poetic beauty and philosophical insights.
During the Mughal era, Sajni Begum (1589-1627) was a prominent figure at the court of Emperor Jahangir. She was known for her artistic talents and her influence on the cultural life of the Mughal Empire.
In the 19th century, Sajni Devi (1835-1901) was a renowned courtesan and poet from Lucknow, India. She was celebrated for her literary works and her contribution to the preservation of the Kathak dance form.
Another notable figure was Sajni Vaidya (1890-1972), a social reformer and educator from Maharashtra, India. She played a crucial role in promoting education for women and worked tirelessly to improve the status of women in Indian society.
These are just a few examples of individuals throughout history who have borne the name Sajni, reflecting its enduring and diverse cultural significance.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Sajni over time
The chart below shows babies named Sajni registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1997 to 2003. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Sajni, the clearest high point is 1997. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2003, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Sajni by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Sajni 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 | #3594 | 4 | 1 |
| 1990s | #3174 | 4 | 1 |
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FAQ
Sajni: questions and answers
How popular is the name Sajni in the UK right now?
In 2003, Sajni was ranked #3594 for girls in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Sajni most popular?
The peak year on record was 1997, with 4 babies registered as Sajni in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Sajni?
A feminine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "beloved" or "friend".
How many people are called Sajni in the UK?
A total of 8 babies have been registered as Sajni across the 2 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.