UK girl's name
Sruthi
A feminine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "that which is heard".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2013. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Sruthi is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Sruthi popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2013 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4739, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2011, with 6 births.
This profile covers 27 England and Wales registrations across 6 recorded years from 2004 to 2013. 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 67% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 27 living people in the UK are called Sruthi. 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 2014 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Sruthi ranked #4739 for girls in England and Wales in 2013, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2011, when 6 girls were registered as Sruthi.
- • About 27 living people in the UK are estimated to have Sruthi as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4739
2013
Births in 2013
4
Latest year
Peak year
2011
6 births
Estimated living
27
2026
Meaning
What does Sruthi mean?
The name Sruthi originates from Sanskrit, an ancient Indo-Aryan language that has been used widely in the Indian subcontinent for thousands of years. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "shruti," which means "that which is heard" or "sacred revelation." This name is closely associated with Hindu scriptures, particularly the Vedas, which were originally transmitted orally through generations of sages and scholars.
Sruthi is a feminine name that has been prevalent in various parts of South India, particularly in the states of Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and Kerala. It is believed that the name gained popularity during the medieval period, when the study and recitation of the Vedas were highly revered practices in Hindu traditions.
In Hindu mythology, there are several references to the concept of "shruti," which is considered the highest form of knowledge. The Vedas themselves are often referred to as "shruti," as they were believed to have been directly revealed to ancient sages through divine inspiration or revelations.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Sruthi can be found in the Puranas, a vast collection of Hindu religious texts that narrate stories and legends. In the Bhagavata Purana, there is a mention of a sage named Sruthi, who was revered for his profound knowledge of the Vedas.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Sruthi:
1. Sruthi Hariharan (born 1988) - An Indian singer and music composer known for her work in the Tamil and Malayalam film industries. 2. Sruthi Lekshmi Rajeswari (born 1996) - An Indian actress who primarily works in Malayalam and Tamil films. 3. Sruthi Krishnan (born 1985) - An Indian singer and playback vocalist who has lent her voice to numerous films in various languages. 4. Sruthi Jyothi (born 1981) - An Indian classical dancer and choreographer, known for her expertise in Kuchipudi dance form. 5. Sruthi Vijayan (born 1990) - An Indian actress who has appeared in Malayalam and Tamil movies.
Overall, the name Sruthi carries a rich cultural and historical significance, deeply rooted in the ancient traditions and scriptures of the Indian subcontinent. Its connection to the concept of "shruti" or divine revelation has made it a revered name, particularly among Hindu communities, and it continues to be a popular choice for parents seeking names with a strong spiritual and cultural heritage.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Sruthi over time
The chart below shows babies named Sruthi registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2004 to 2013. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Sruthi, the clearest high point is 2011. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2013, compared with 6 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Sruthi by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Sruthi 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 | #4144 | 10 | 2 |
| 2000s | #3981 | 17 | 4 |
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FAQ
Sruthi: questions and answers
How popular is the name Sruthi in the UK right now?
In 2013, Sruthi was ranked #4739 for girls in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Sruthi most popular?
The peak year on record was 2011, with 6 babies registered as Sruthi in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Sruthi?
A feminine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "that which is heard".
How many people are called Sruthi in the UK?
A total of 27 babies have been registered as Sruthi 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.