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UK girl's name

Sameeksha

An Indian Hindu feminine name derived from Sanskrit meaning "introspection" or "examination".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2012. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Sameeksha is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Sameeksha popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2012 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4838, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2012, with 4 births.

This profile covers 4 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2012 to 2012. 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.

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

We estimate that about 4 living people in the UK are called Sameeksha. 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 2013 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Sameeksha ranked #4838 for girls in England and Wales in 2012, with 4 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2012, when 4 girls were registered as Sameeksha.
  • About 4 living people in the UK are estimated to have Sameeksha as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#4838

2012

Births in 2012

4

Latest year

Peak year

2012

4 births

Estimated living

4

2026

Meaning

What does Sameeksha mean?

Sameeksha is a name with origins in the Sanskrit language, which has its roots in ancient India. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word "samīkṣā," which means "examination" or "inspection." It is believed to have originated during the Vedic period, which spanned from around 1500 BCE to 500 BCE.

The name Sameeksha finds mention in various ancient Hindu texts and scriptures, including the Vedas and the Upanishads. It is often associated with the concept of self-reflection, introspection, and the pursuit of knowledge and wisdom.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Sameeksha can be traced back to the ancient Indian epic, the Mahabharata. In this epic, Sameeksha is mentioned as the name of a character who was known for her wisdom and analytical abilities.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Sameeksha. One such person was Sameeksha Devi (1924-2015), an Indian classical dancer and choreographer who was renowned for her contributions to the Bharatanatyam dance form.

Another prominent figure with this name was Sameeksha Shetty (born 1985), an Indian actress and model who has appeared in various Kannada and Tamil language films.

In the field of literature, Sameeksha Sood (born 1974) is a prominent name. She is an Indian author and journalist who has written several books and articles on various social and cultural issues.

Sameeksha Arya (born 1996) is a notable Indian sportsperson who has represented India in the sport of table tennis at various international events, including the Commonwealth Games and the Asian Games.

Sameeksha Thapa (born 1989) is a Nepali actress and model who has gained popularity for her work in Nepali and Indian films, particularly in the Bhojpuri language industry.

It is important to note that while these individuals have been mentioned as examples, the name Sameeksha has been borne by many other notable figures throughout history, spanning various fields and cultures.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Decades

Sameeksha by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Sameeksha 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 #4838 4 1

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FAQ

Sameeksha: questions and answers

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

In 2012, Sameeksha was ranked #4838 for girls in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.

When was Sameeksha most popular?

The peak year on record was 2012, with 4 babies registered as Sameeksha in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Sameeksha?

An Indian Hindu feminine name derived from Sanskrit meaning "introspection" or "examination".

How many people are called Sameeksha in the UK?

A total of 4 babies have been registered as Sameeksha across the 1 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.