UK girl's name
Samhitha
In Sanskrit, Samhitha means "collection of hymns; sacred text".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2006. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Samhitha is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Samhitha popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2006 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5061, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2006, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2006 to 2006. 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.
Samhitha is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Samhitha. 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 2007 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Samhitha ranked #5061 for girls in England and Wales in 2006, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2006, when 3 girls were registered as Samhitha.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Samhitha as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5061
2006
Births in 2006
3
Latest year
Peak year
2006
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Samhitha mean?
The name Samhitha originates from the Sanskrit language, which has its roots in ancient India. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "samhita," meaning "compilation" or "collection." The name gained popularity during the Vedic period, between 1500 BCE and 500 BCE, when Sanskrit was the primary language used for religious and philosophical texts.
In Hindu mythology, the name Samhitha is associated with the Vedas, the oldest scriptures of Hinduism. The Vedas are a collection of hymns, prayers, and spiritual knowledge compiled in the form of four sacred texts: Rig Veda, Yajur Veda, Sama Veda, and Atharva Veda. The name Samhitha may have been given to individuals with a deep understanding or connection to these ancient texts.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Samhitha can be found in the Rig Veda, which is believed to have been composed between 1700 BCE and 1100 BCE. The text mentions a sage named Samhita Rishi, who is credited with composing several hymns in the Rig Veda.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Samhitha. One prominent figure was Samhitha Acharya (c. 9th century CE), a renowned Sanskrit scholar and grammarian who authored the influential treatise "Samhita-Chandrika" on Sanskrit grammar and poetics.
Another famous Samhitha was Samhitha Devi (c. 10th century CE), a revered Hindu mystic and spiritual teacher from South India. Her teachings and devotional poetry have been widely celebrated and continue to inspire followers to this day.
In the field of music, Samhitha Pradhana (1925-2001) was a celebrated Indian classical dancer and choreographer. She is credited with reviving and popularizing the ancient dance form of Odissi, which has its roots in the temples of Odisha, India.
Samhitha Arni (born 1985) is a contemporary Indian author and illustrator known for her children's books and graphic novels. Her works explore themes of mythology, folklore, and Indian culture, and have received critical acclaim.
Samhitha Mahathi (born 1978) is an Indian computer scientist and entrepreneur. She co-founded the software company Mapunity, which develops geospatial data analysis tools, and has been recognized for her contributions to the field of geographic information systems (GIS).
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Samhitha by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Samhitha 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 | #5061 | 3 | 1 |
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FAQ
Samhitha: questions and answers
How popular is the name Samhitha in the UK right now?
In 2006, Samhitha was ranked #5061 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Samhitha most popular?
The peak year on record was 2006, with 3 babies registered as Samhitha in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Samhitha?
In Sanskrit, Samhitha means "collection of hymns; sacred text".
How many people are called Samhitha in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Samhitha 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.