UK girl's name
Samriddhi
A feminine name of Sanskrit origin meaning prosperity, affluence, or success.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2022. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Samriddhi is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Samriddhi popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2022 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4645, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2019, with 4 births.
This profile covers 26 England and Wales registrations across 8 recorded years from 2010 to 2022. 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 26 living people in the UK are called Samriddhi. 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 2023 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Samriddhi ranked #4645 for girls in England and Wales in 2022, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2019, when 4 girls were registered as Samriddhi.
- • About 26 living people in the UK are estimated to have Samriddhi as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4645
2022
Births in 2022
4
Latest year
Peak year
2019
4 births
Estimated living
26
2026
Meaning
What does Samriddhi mean?
The name Samriddhi has its origins in Sanskrit, an ancient Indo-Aryan language that served as the root for many modern Indian languages. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "samriddhi," which means "prosperity," "success," or "abundance." The name is believed to have been in use since ancient times in the Indian subcontinent.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Samriddhi can be found in the ancient Hindu scripture, the Mahabharata, which dates back to around the 8th century BCE. In this epic, Samriddhi is mentioned as the name of a prosperous and wealthy kingdom.
Throughout history, the name Samriddhi has been associated with various notable figures. One of the earliest known individuals with this name was Samriddhi Devi, a powerful queen who ruled the Chaulukya dynasty in present-day Gujarat, India, during the 11th century CE. She was renowned for her patronage of the arts and architectural achievements, including the construction of several temples.
Another notable bearer of the name was Samriddhi Rai, a renowned Indian poet and scholar who lived in the 16th century CE. Rai was celebrated for her mastery of Sanskrit literature and her contributions to the field of poetics.
In more recent times, Samriddhi Ghosh (1920-2008) was an eminent Indian writer and social activist. She was known for her work in promoting women's education and empowerment, as well as her literary works that explored themes of social justice and feminism.
Samriddhi Kolhatkar (born 1989) is a contemporary Indian classical dancer and choreographer. She has received numerous awards and accolades for her contributions to the field of Kathak, a classical Indian dance form.
Samriddhi Sakunia (born 1993) is an Indian entrepreneur and co-founder of a successful e-commerce platform. She has been recognized for her entrepreneurial achievements and has received several awards for her work in promoting women's entrepreneurship.
Overall, the name Samriddhi has a rich historical significance, rooted in Sanskrit and associated with prosperity, success, and abundance. It has been borne by notable individuals throughout history, from ancient queens and poets to modern-day writers, artists, and entrepreneurs.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Samriddhi over time
The chart below shows babies named Samriddhi registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2010 to 2022. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Samriddhi, the clearest high point is 2019. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2022, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Samriddhi by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Samriddhi 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 | #5113 | 7 | 2 |
| 2010s | #5550 | 19 | 6 |
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FAQ
Samriddhi: questions and answers
How popular is the name Samriddhi in the UK right now?
In 2022, Samriddhi was ranked #4645 for girls in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Samriddhi most popular?
The peak year on record was 2019, with 4 babies registered as Samriddhi in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Samriddhi?
A feminine name of Sanskrit origin meaning prosperity, affluence, or success.
How many people are called Samriddhi in the UK?
A total of 26 babies have been registered as Samriddhi across the 8 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.