UK boy's name
Srihan
A masculine Hindu name of Sanskrit origin meaning "lord, master".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2022. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Srihan is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Srihan popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2022 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4001, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2022, with 4 births.
This profile covers 19 England and Wales registrations across 6 recorded years from 2013 to 2022. 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.
Srihan is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 19 living people in the UK are called Srihan. 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 2023 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Srihan ranked #4001 for boys in England and Wales in 2022, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2022, when 4 boys were registered as Srihan.
- • About 19 living people in the UK are estimated to have Srihan as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4001
2022
Births in 2022
4
Latest year
Peak year
2022
4 births
Estimated living
19
2026
Meaning
What does Srihan mean?
The name Srihan is believed to have its origins in the Sanskrit language of ancient India, dating back to the Vedic period (c. 1500 - c. 500 BCE). It is derived from the combination of the Sanskrit words "Sri" meaning prosperity or radiance, and "han" meaning to strike or kill. The name can be interpreted to mean "one who strikes with prosperity" or "one who radiates brilliance."
In Hindu mythology, the name Srihan is often associated with the deity Lord Shiva, known as the destroyer and transformer. It is said that Shiva's name contains the syllable "han," which signifies his role in destroying ignorance and leading beings to enlightenment. The name Srihan may have been used to invoke Shiva's blessings or to honor his divine presence.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Srihan can be found in the ancient Indian epic, the Mahabharata, which dates back to around the 8th century BCE. In this epic, Srihan is mentioned as the name of a character, though little is known about their historical significance.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Srihan. One such person was Srihan Acharya (1173 - 1247 CE), a prominent Hindu philosopher and scholar from the Advaita Vedanta tradition. He is renowned for his commentary on the Brahma Sutras and his teachings on the concept of non-duality.
Another notable figure with the name Srihan was Srihan Chaturvedi (1497 - 1573 CE), a renowned Sanskrit scholar and poet from the Mughal Empire. He was known for his expertise in various fields, including grammar, poetry, and astrology, and his works were highly influential in his time.
In the 18th century, Srihan Sharma (1725 - 1798 CE) was a prominent Hindu reformer and social activist from the Indian state of Rajasthan. He advocated for the abolition of regressive social practices and worked towards promoting education and social upliftment.
More recently, Srihan Narasimha Rao (1920 - 2003 CE) was a distinguished Indian classical musician and Carnatic vocalist. He was a recipient of several prestigious awards, including the Padma Bhushan, for his contributions to the field of music.
Srihan Balaji (1951 - present) is a contemporary Indian-American computer scientist and entrepreneur. He is known for his pioneering work in the field of computer networking and his contributions to the development of the internet.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Srihan over time
The chart below shows babies named Srihan registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2013 to 2022. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Srihan, the clearest high point is 2022. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2022, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Srihan by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Srihan 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 | #4001 | 4 | 1 |
| 2010s | #4725 | 15 | 5 |
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- Stephen 8,884
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FAQ
Srihan: questions and answers
How popular is the name Srihan in the UK right now?
In 2022, Srihan was ranked #4001 for boys in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Srihan most popular?
The peak year on record was 2022, with 4 babies registered as Srihan in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Srihan?
A masculine Hindu name of Sanskrit origin meaning "lord, master".
How many people are called Srihan in the UK?
A total of 19 babies have been registered as Srihan across the 6 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.