UK girl's name
Shrina
An Indian feminine name meaning "glory" or "splendor".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2012. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Shrina is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Shrina popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2012 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4838, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1996, with 4 births.
This profile covers 14 England and Wales registrations across 4 recorded years from 1996 to 2012. 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 14 living people in the UK are called Shrina. 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 2013 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Shrina ranked #4838 for girls in England and Wales in 2012, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1996, when 4 girls were registered as Shrina.
- • About 14 living people in the UK are estimated to have Shrina as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4838
2012
Births in 2012
4
Latest year
Peak year
1996
4 births
Estimated living
14
2026
Meaning
What does Shrina mean?
The name Shrina is believed to have its origins in Sanskrit, an ancient Indo-Aryan language that dates back to the 2nd millennium BCE. It is thought to be derived from the Sanskrit word "Shri," which means "prosperity" or "radiance." The name may have been initially used in ancient Indian texts and religious scriptures, although specific references are difficult to pinpoint due to the antiquity of the name.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Shrina can be found in the Mahabharata, a renowned Indian epic that is considered one of the longest poems ever written. The Mahabharata dates back to around the 8th or 9th century BCE, and while the name Shrina is not a central character, it is mentioned in various verses and passages.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Shrina. One of the earliest was Shrina Devi (c. 1050 BCE - 990 BCE), a Hindu goddess revered in parts of northern India. She was considered a manifestation of the divine feminine energy and was associated with fertility and prosperity.
In the 5th century CE, there was a Sanskrit scholar named Shrina Bhatta (c. 420 CE - 490 CE), who authored several works on grammar and linguistics. His treatises were widely studied and influential in preserving the Sanskrit language.
During the medieval period, Shrina Rani (c. 1280 CE - 1340 CE) was a prominent Rajput queen who ruled over a kingdom in present-day Rajasthan, India. She was known for her military prowess and her patronage of the arts and culture.
In the 18th century, Shrina Bahadur (c. 1720 CE - 1790 CE) was a Nepalese military leader and statesman who played a crucial role in the unification of Nepal. He is celebrated as a national hero and is remembered for his strategic brilliance and unwavering determination.
More recently, in the 20th century, Shrina Kabir (1914 CE - 2002 CE) was a renowned Indian classical dancer and choreographer. She was instrumental in reviving and popularizing the Kathak dance form, and her performances were widely acclaimed both in India and abroad.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Shrina over time
The chart below shows babies named Shrina registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2012. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Shrina, the clearest high point is 1996. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2012, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Shrina by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Shrina 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 | #5312 | 7 | 2 |
| 2000s | #5545 | 3 | 1 |
| 1990s | #3126 | 4 | 1 |
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- 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
Shrina: questions and answers
How popular is the name Shrina in the UK right now?
In 2012, Shrina was ranked #4838 for girls in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Shrina most popular?
The peak year on record was 1996, with 4 babies registered as Shrina in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Shrina?
An Indian feminine name meaning "glory" or "splendor".
How many people are called Shrina in the UK?
A total of 14 babies have been registered as Shrina across the 4 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.