UK girl's name
Srishti
A feminine name of Sanskrit origin meaning creation or cosmos.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Srishti is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Srishti popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5891, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2014, with 8 births.
This profile covers 60 England and Wales registrations across 15 recorded years from 2001 to 2024. 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 38% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 60 living people in the UK are called Srishti. 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 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Srishti ranked #5891 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2014, when 8 girls were registered as Srishti.
- • About 60 living people in the UK are estimated to have Srishti as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5891
2024
Births in 2024
3
Latest year
Peak year
2014
8 births
Estimated living
60
2026
Meaning
What does Srishti mean?
The name Srishti has its origins in the Sanskrit language, one of the oldest languages of the Indian subcontinent, dating back to around the 2nd millennium BCE. Srishti is derived from the Sanskrit word "srishti," which means "creation" or "the universe." It is a noun that denotes the act of creation, the manifestation of existence, and the entire cosmos.
In Hindu mythology, Srishti is closely associated with the divine concept of the creation of the universe. According to the ancient Hindu scriptures, such as the Vedas and the Puranas, the Supreme Being, often referred to as Brahman or the Divine Consciousness, is the source of all creation. The process of Srishti symbolizes the emanation of the cosmos from this supreme source.
The name Srishti has been mentioned in various ancient Sanskrit texts, including the Upanishads and the Bhagavad Gita, which are revered Hindu philosophical and spiritual treatises. These texts often refer to Srishti as the divine act of creation, highlighting the intricate relationship between the Creator and the created universe.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who have borne the name Srishti:
1. Srishti Vashishtha (born 1987) is an Indian actress and model known for her work in Bollywood films and television shows. 2. Srishti Gupta (born 1994) is an Indian politician and a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). She was elected as a member of the Lok Sabha, the lower house of the Indian Parliament, in 2019. 3. Srishti Sharma (born 1983) is an Indian classical dancer and choreographer, renowned for her expertise in the Kathak dance form. 4. Srishti Asthana (born 1988) is an Indian fashion designer and entrepreneur, known for her eponymous clothing brand. 5. Srishti Rana (born 1991) is an Indian sports shooter who has represented India in various international shooting competitions, including the Commonwealth Games and the Asian Games.
The name Srishti has a profound resonance in Hindu culture, symbolizing the divine act of creation and the boundless potential of the universe. It has been borne by individuals across various fields, from the arts and entertainment to politics and sports, reflecting its enduring appeal and significance.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Srishti over time
The chart below shows babies named Srishti registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2001 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Srishti, the clearest high point is 2014. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2024, compared with 8 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Srishti by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Srishti 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 | #5422 | 13 | 4 |
| 2010s | #4878 | 30 | 7 |
| 2000s | #3913 | 17 | 4 |
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FAQ
Srishti: questions and answers
How popular is the name Srishti in the UK right now?
In 2024, Srishti was ranked #5891 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Srishti most popular?
The peak year on record was 2014, with 8 babies registered as Srishti in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Srishti?
A feminine name of Sanskrit origin meaning creation or cosmos.
How many people are called Srishti in the UK?
A total of 60 babies have been registered as Srishti across the 15 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.