UK girl's name
Savita
A feminine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "sun's ray" or "sun goddess".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 1998. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Savita is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Savita popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 1998 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3848, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1998, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 1998 to 1998. 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.
Savita is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Savita. 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 1999 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Savita ranked #3848 for girls in England and Wales in 1998, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1998, when 3 girls were registered as Savita.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Savita as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3848
1998
Births in 1998
3
Latest year
Peak year
1998
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Savita mean?
The name Savita has its origins in Sanskrit, one of the oldest languages of the Indian subcontinent. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "savita," which means "sun" or "creator." The name is associated with the Hindu god Surya, the sun deity, and is believed to have been used in ancient Hindu scriptures and texts.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Savita can be found in the Rigveda, one of the four sacred canonical texts of Hinduism. The Rigveda is a collection of Vedic Sanskrit hymns, composed around 1500 BCE to 1000 BCE. In the Rigveda, there are hymns dedicated to Savita, the sun god, highlighting the significance of the name in ancient Hindu culture.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Savita. One of the earliest recorded figures was Savita Devi, a famous poet and writer who lived in the 11th century CE during the reign of the Chola dynasty in South India. Her works, written in Sanskrit and Tamil, focused on religious and philosophical themes.
Another prominent figure with the name Savita was Savita Bai Phuley, an Indian social reformer and poet who lived in the 19th century (1831-1897). She played a significant role in promoting education for women and fought against socio-cultural practices that discriminated against women.
In more recent times, Savita Bhatti (1956-1986) was an Indian theater and film actress known for her work in Punjabi cinema. She was tragically killed in a terrorist attack in 1986, cutting short a promising career.
Savita Halappanavar (1981-2012) was an Indian dentist who gained international attention after her death due to complications arising from a denied medical procedure in Ireland. Her case sparked debates and protests, eventually leading to changes in Ireland's abortion laws.
Savita Punia is an Indian wrestler who has won numerous accolades, including a gold medal at the 2018 Commonwealth Games and a silver medal at the 2022 Commonwealth Games. She continues to be an active competitor and a source of inspiration for aspiring athletes.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Savita by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Savita 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | #3848 | 3 | 1 |
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FAQ
Savita: questions and answers
How popular is the name Savita in the UK right now?
In 1998, Savita was ranked #3848 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Savita most popular?
The peak year on record was 1998, with 3 babies registered as Savita in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Savita?
A feminine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "sun's ray" or "sun goddess".
How many people are called Savita in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Savita 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.