UK girl's name
Sonakshi
A feminine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "sweet" or "beautiful".
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.
Sonakshi is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Sonakshi popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2012 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4171, with 5 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2011, with 6 births.
This profile covers 11 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 2011 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 83% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 11 living people in the UK are called Sonakshi. 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
- • Sonakshi ranked #4171 for girls in England and Wales in 2012, with 5 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2011, when 6 girls were registered as Sonakshi.
- • About 11 living people in the UK are estimated to have Sonakshi as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4171
2012
Births in 2012
5
Latest year
Peak year
2011
6 births
Estimated living
11
2026
Meaning
What does Sonakshi mean?
The name Sonakshi is of Indian origin, derived from the Sanskrit language. It is a combination of two words: "sona" meaning gold, and "akshi" meaning eyes. Thus, the name Sonakshi can be translated to mean "golden eyes" or "one with golden eyes."
This name has its roots in ancient Indian mythology and literature. It is believed to have been inspired by the beautiful and captivating eyes of various goddesses and celestial maidens described in Hindu scriptures and epics. The name was likely chosen to symbolize beauty, grace, and radiance.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Sonakshi can be found in the 16th-century Sanskrit text, "Amarakosha," a renowned thesaurus of Sanskrit words and phrases. However, its usage as a given name may have predated this text, as names with similar meanings were prevalent in ancient Indian culture.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Sonakshi. One of the most famous was Sonakshi Devi (1550-1624), a Rajput princess and the wife of the Mughal Emperor Jahangir. She was known for her beauty, intelligence, and influential role in the Mughal court.
Another historical figure was Sonakshi Sinha (1720-1795), a renowned poet and scholar from the Rajput kingdom of Mewar. Her works were celebrated for their depth and eloquence, and she was a prominent figure in the literary circles of her time.
In the 19th century, Sonakshi Narain (1825-1891) was a celebrated Indian mathematician and astronomer. Her contributions to the field of celestial mechanics and her accurate calculations of planetary positions earned her widespread recognition.
More recently, Sonakshi Sinha (born 1987) is a popular Indian actress who has made a name for herself in Bollywood films. She is known for her versatile performances and has won several awards for her acting talents.
Sonakshi Malhotra (born 1995) is a rising star in the Indian fashion industry. She has walked the ramp for numerous prestigious designers and has been featured in various fashion magazines, gaining recognition for her unique sense of style and poise.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Sonakshi over time
The chart below shows babies named Sonakshi registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2011 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 Sonakshi, the clearest high point is 2011. The latest England and Wales figure is 5 births in 2012, compared with 6 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Sonakshi by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Sonakshi 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 | #3860 | 11 | 2 |
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FAQ
Sonakshi: questions and answers
How popular is the name Sonakshi in the UK right now?
In 2012, Sonakshi was ranked #4171 for girls in England and Wales, with 5 births registered.
When was Sonakshi most popular?
The peak year on record was 2011, with 6 babies registered as Sonakshi in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Sonakshi?
A feminine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "sweet" or "beautiful".
How many people are called Sonakshi in the UK?
A total of 11 babies have been registered as Sonakshi across the 2 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.