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UK girl's name

Sindi

Feminine name of Germanic origin meaning "protector of the people".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2019. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Sindi is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Sindi popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2019 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5591, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2003, with 4 births.

This profile covers 17 England and Wales registrations across 5 recorded years from 2000 to 2019. 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 17 living people in the UK are called Sindi. 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 2020 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Sindi ranked #5591 for girls in England and Wales in 2019, with 3 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2003, when 4 girls were registered as Sindi.
  • About 17 living people in the UK are estimated to have Sindi as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#5591

2019

Births in 2019

3

Latest year

Peak year

2003

4 births

Estimated living

17

2026

Meaning

What does Sindi mean?

The name Sindi is believed to have originated from the ancient Phoenician civilization, which flourished in the region of modern-day Lebanon, Syria, and parts of the Mediterranean coast between 1550–300 BC. The name is derived from the Phoenician word "sindh," meaning "river" or "stream." It is thought to have been initially given to individuals born near or residing close to a body of water, such as a river or a stream.

The Phoenicians were renowned for their maritime prowess and their widespread trading networks, which allowed them to spread their language and cultural influences across the ancient world. As a result, the name Sindi may have been introduced to different regions through Phoenician traders and settlers.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Sindi can be found in the ancient Mesopotamian cuneiform tablets dating back to around 2000 BC. These tablets mention individuals with names similar to Sindi, suggesting that the name may have been in use even before the rise of the Phoenician civilization.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Sindi. One of the earliest known figures was Sindi, a Phoenician queen who ruled the city-state of Sidon in the 8th century BC. She was renowned for her diplomatic skills and her efforts to maintain peaceful relations with neighboring kingdoms.

Another prominent figure was Sindi, a Greek philosopher who lived in the 5th century BC. He was a student of the renowned philosopher Socrates and is credited with contributing to the development of early Greek philosophy.

In the 9th century AD, Sindi was the name of a renowned Persian scholar and poet. She is remembered for her contributions to the literary and intellectual life of the Abbasid Caliphate, one of the golden ages of Islamic civilization.

During the Renaissance period, Sindi was the name of an Italian artist and sculptor who lived in the 16th century. Her works were acclaimed for their intricate details and her ability to capture the human form with great realism.

In more recent history, Sindi was the name of a prominent Indian freedom fighter who played a significant role in the struggle for independence from British colonial rule in the early 20th century. She was known for her unwavering dedication to the cause of freedom and her advocacy for women's rights.

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Popularity

Sindi over time

The chart below shows babies named Sindi registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2000 to 2019. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Sindi, the clearest high point is 2003. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2019, compared with 4 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Sindi
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Decades

Sindi by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Sindi 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 #5215 7 2
2000s #4189 10 3

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FAQ

Sindi: questions and answers

How popular is the name Sindi in the UK right now?

In 2019, Sindi was ranked #5591 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.

When was Sindi most popular?

The peak year on record was 2003, with 4 babies registered as Sindi in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Sindi?

Feminine name of Germanic origin meaning "protector of the people".

How many people are called Sindi in the UK?

A total of 17 babies have been registered as Sindi across the 5 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.