UK boy's name
Sansar
A masculine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "universe" or "world".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2016. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Sansar is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Sansar popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2016 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4810, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2016, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2016 to 2016. 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.
Sansar is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Sansar. 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 2017 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Sansar ranked #4810 for boys in England and Wales in 2016, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2016, when 3 boys were registered as Sansar.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Sansar as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4810
2016
Births in 2016
3
Latest year
Peak year
2016
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Sansar mean?
The given name Sansar has its origins in the Sanskrit language, which is an ancient Indo-Aryan language that originated in South Asia. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "sansara," which means "world" or "universe." The name is believed to have been in use since ancient times, particularly among Hindus and Buddhists.
In Hindu philosophy, the term "sansara" refers to the cyclical nature of life, death, and rebirth, which is considered the fundamental principle of existence. The name Sansar is often associated with the concept of the world being a temporary abode and a place of constant change and transformation.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Sansar can be found in the ancient Hindu scriptures, such as the Upanishads and the Puranas. These texts, which date back to the 1st millennium BCE, contain references to individuals with this name, often portrayed as wise sages or spiritual seekers.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Sansar. One of the earliest recorded examples is Sansar Chand, a renowned Indian poet and writer who lived in the 16th century CE. His works, written in the Braj Bhasha language, are considered masterpieces of medieval Indian literature.
Another famous figure named Sansar was Sansar Chand Jain, an influential Jain scholar and writer who lived in the 17th century CE. He is best known for his literary work "Samaysaar Naatak," which explores the concepts of time, karma, and the path to spiritual liberation.
In the 19th century, Sansar Singh was a prominent Sikh leader and warrior who played a significant role in the Sikh Empire's battles against the British East India Company. He is remembered for his bravery and leadership during the Anglo-Sikh Wars.
More recently, Sansar Choudhary was an Indian politician and social activist who served as a member of the Lok Sabha, the lower house of the Indian Parliament, from 1991 to 1996. He was actively involved in the Dalit rights movement and fought against social injustice and discrimination.
Another notable individual named Sansar was Sansar Chandra Bhandari, a Nepali writer, poet, and essayist who lived from 1923 to 1991. He is widely regarded as one of the most influential literary figures in modern Nepali literature and is celebrated for his poetic works that explored themes of social justice and human values.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Sansar by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Sansar 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 | #4810 | 3 | 1 |
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- Stephen 8,884
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- Steven 6,970
FAQ
Sansar: questions and answers
How popular is the name Sansar in the UK right now?
In 2016, Sansar was ranked #4810 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Sansar most popular?
The peak year on record was 2016, with 3 babies registered as Sansar in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Sansar?
A masculine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "universe" or "world".
How many people are called Sansar in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Sansar 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.