UK girl's name
Shruti
A feminine given name of Sanskrit origin meaning "that which is heard".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2020. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Shruti is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Shruti popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2020 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4535, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2004, with 12 births.
This profile covers 149 England and Wales registrations across 22 recorded years from 1996 to 2020. 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 33% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 148 living people in the UK are called Shruti. 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 2021 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Shruti ranked #4535 for girls in England and Wales in 2020, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2004, when 12 girls were registered as Shruti.
- • About 148 living people in the UK are estimated to have Shruti as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4535
2020
Births in 2020
4
Latest year
Peak year
2004
12 births
Estimated living
148
2026
Meaning
What does Shruti mean?
The name Shruti has its origins in Sanskrit, an ancient Indo-Aryan language that dates back to the 2nd millennium BCE. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "shruti," which means "that which is heard" or "sacred revelation." This name is closely tied to Hindu religious and philosophical traditions.
In Hinduism, Shruti refers to the body of sacred knowledge that is believed to have been revealed directly by divine sources and passed down orally through generations. The Vedas, which are considered the oldest and most revered scriptures in Hinduism, are classified as Shruti texts.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Shruti can be traced back to ancient Hindu texts and scriptures. One notable example is Shruti Devi, a renowned female Vedic scholar who lived during the 7th century CE and was renowned for her mastery of the Vedas and Hindu philosophy.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Shruti. One of the most famous is Shruti Haasan, an Indian actress, singer, and musician born in 1986. She has appeared in numerous films across various Indian languages and has released several successful music albums.
Another prominent figure is Shruti Sadolikar Vaishampayan, an Indian classical vocalist and Hindustani music exponent born in 1960. She has received numerous awards and accolades for her contributions to music and has performed extensively both in India and internationally.
In the realm of literature, Shruti Bhatt is a notable Indian-American poet and writer born in 1968. She has published several critically acclaimed poetry collections and has received prestigious awards, including the Rona Jaffe Foundation Writers' Award and the Lannan Literary Fellowship.
Shruti Kapoor is another notable figure, an Indian fashion designer and entrepreneur born in 1980. She is the founder of the popular fashion label "Shruti Sancheti" and has been recognized for her innovative and sustainable approach to design.
Shruti Mahajan, born in 1982, is an Indian social entrepreneur and educator who has made significant contributions to improving access to education for underprivileged children in India through her organization, "Peepul."
These are just a few examples of notable individuals who have carried the name Shruti throughout history, reflecting its deep-rooted cultural and spiritual significance in the Indian subcontinent.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Shruti over time
The chart below shows babies named Shruti registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2020. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Shruti, the clearest high point is 2004. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2020, compared with 12 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Shruti by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Shruti 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 | #4535 | 4 | 1 |
| 2010s | #3996 | 47 | 8 |
| 2000s | #2345 | 88 | 10 |
| 1990s | #3615 | 10 | 3 |
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FAQ
Shruti: questions and answers
How popular is the name Shruti in the UK right now?
In 2020, Shruti was ranked #4535 for girls in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Shruti most popular?
The peak year on record was 2004, with 12 babies registered as Shruti in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Shruti?
A feminine given name of Sanskrit origin meaning "that which is heard".
How many people are called Shruti in the UK?
A total of 149 babies have been registered as Shruti across the 22 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.