UK girl's name
Shweta
A feminine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "bright" or "fair".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2006. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Shweta is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Shweta popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2006 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5061, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1997, with 4 births.
This profile covers 13 England and Wales registrations across 4 recorded years from 1997 to 2006. 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 75% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 13 living people in the UK are called Shweta. 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 2007 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Shweta ranked #5061 for girls in England and Wales in 2006, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1997, when 4 girls were registered as Shweta.
- • About 13 living people in the UK are estimated to have Shweta as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5061
2006
Births in 2006
3
Latest year
Peak year
1997
4 births
Estimated living
13
2026
Meaning
What does Shweta mean?
The name Shweta originates from Sanskrit, an ancient Indo-Aryan language that served as the root for many Indian languages and dominated the Indian subcontinent for centuries. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "shveta," which translates to "white" or "bright," signifying purity, luminosity, and auspiciousness.
Shweta's linguistic roots can be traced back to the Vedic period, which spanned from around 1500 BCE to 500 BCE. During this time, the Vedas, a collection of sacred Hindu texts, were composed, and the name Shweta appears in various hymns and mantras, often associated with deities or revered individuals.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Shweta can be found in the Rig Veda, one of the oldest and most significant Vedic scriptures. It is believed that the name was initially used to refer to the goddess Ushas, the personification of dawn and a symbol of brightness and renewal.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Shweta. One of the most renowned is Shweta Ambari (or Ambika), a revered Hindu goddess associated with fertility, wealth, and prosperity. Her worship dates back to ancient times and is mentioned in various Puranic texts, such as the Devi Bhagavata Purana and the Markandeya Purana.
In the realm of literature, Shweta Vyasa, a celebrated Sanskrit poet and scholar from the 5th century CE, left an indelible mark on Indian literary tradition. She is known for her masterpiece, the Shataka Trayam, a collection of three centuries (100 verses each) on various themes, including love, nature, and wisdom.
Another prominent figure with the name Shweta is Shweta Dwipa, a legendary island mentioned in Hindu mythology. According to the Puranas, it is believed to be a sacred place where the divine beings reside and where the spiritual knowledge of the Vedas originated.
Shweta Kusuma, a Buddhist nun and scholar from the 7th century CE, is also noteworthy. She was renowned for her profound understanding of Buddhist philosophy and her contributions to the study and preservation of sacred Buddhist texts.
Additionally, Shweta Varahmihira, a renowned astronomer, mathematician, and astrologer from the 6th century CE, made significant contributions to the field of astronomy and the development of the Hindu calendrical system.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Shweta over time
The chart below shows babies named Shweta registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1997 to 2006. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Shweta, the clearest high point is 1997. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2006, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Shweta by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Shweta 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | #4370 | 9 | 3 |
| 1990s | #3174 | 4 | 1 |
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FAQ
Shweta: questions and answers
How popular is the name Shweta in the UK right now?
In 2006, Shweta was ranked #5061 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Shweta most popular?
The peak year on record was 1997, with 4 babies registered as Shweta in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Shweta?
A feminine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "bright" or "fair".
How many people are called Shweta in the UK?
A total of 13 babies have been registered as Shweta 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.