UK girl's name
Sari
A feminine name of Indian origin meaning "female cloth garment".
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.
Sari is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Sari popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2016 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4763, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2013, with 4 births.
This profile covers 20 England and Wales registrations across 6 recorded years from 2006 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.
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 20 living people in the UK are called Sari. 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
- • Sari ranked #4763 for girls in England and Wales in 2016, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2013, when 4 girls were registered as Sari.
- • About 20 living people in the UK are estimated to have Sari as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4763
2016
Births in 2016
4
Latest year
Peak year
2013
4 births
Estimated living
20
2026
Meaning
What does Sari mean?
The name Sari is believed to have originated from the Sanskrit language, which is one of the oldest languages in the world and was widely used in ancient India. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word "sāri," which means "essence" or "quintessence."
In Hindu mythology, Sari is mentioned as the name of a minor goddess associated with the creative energy of the universe. She is sometimes depicted as a companion or attendant to the goddess Lakshmi, who represents wealth, fortune, and prosperity.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Sari can be found in the ancient Hindu epic, the Mahabharata, which is dated around the 8th or 9th century BCE. In this epic, Sari is mentioned as the name of a princess who was known for her beauty and grace.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Sari. One of the earliest examples is Sari of Perm (1593-1663), a Russian explorer and trader who played a significant role in the exploration and settlement of Siberia during the 17th century.
Another prominent figure was Sari Nasir (1920-2004), an Iraqi-Kurdish politician and women's rights activist who fought for the rights of Kurdish women and advocated for their education and empowerment.
Sari Nusseibeh (born 1949) is a Palestinian philosopher and political activist who has been actively involved in the Palestinian-Israeli peace process. He has served as the president of Al-Quds University in Jerusalem and has advocated for a peaceful resolution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
In the field of literature, Sari Barabási (1939-2020) was a Hungarian-American author and poet known for her works that explored themes of identity, displacement, and the immigrant experience.
Sari Essayah (born 1967) is a Finnish politician and former member of the European Parliament. She has been involved in various political organizations and has advocated for Christian values and family-related policies.
It is worth noting that while the name Sari has its roots in ancient Sanskrit, it has gained popularity across various cultures and regions over time, becoming a transcultural name with diverse meanings and associations.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Sari over time
The chart below shows babies named Sari registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2006 to 2016. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Sari, the clearest high point is 2013. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2016, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Sari by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Sari 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 | #5070 | 11 | 3 |
| 2000s | #5387 | 9 | 3 |
Related
Names similar to Sari
- Sophie 103,803
- Sophia 46,936
- Scarlett 34,261
- Sienna 32,418
- Sofia 29,136
- Sarah 27,961
- Shannon 25,510
- Summer 24,167
- Sara 14,205
- Skye 13,654
- Samantha 12,697
- Stephanie 9,309
FAQ
Sari: questions and answers
How popular is the name Sari in the UK right now?
In 2016, Sari was ranked #4763 for girls in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Sari most popular?
The peak year on record was 2013, with 4 babies registered as Sari in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Sari?
A feminine name of Indian origin meaning "female cloth garment".
How many people are called Sari in the UK?
A total of 20 babies have been registered as Sari across the 6 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.