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UK girl's name

Sukhleen

A feminine name of Indian origin meaning "delicate, graceful beauty".

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.

Sukhleen is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Sukhleen popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2022 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4645, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2011, with 7 births.

This profile covers 22 England and Wales registrations across 5 recorded years from 2005 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.

The latest count is about 57% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 22 living people in the UK are called Sukhleen. 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

  • Sukhleen ranked #4645 for girls in England and Wales in 2022, with 4 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2011, when 7 girls were registered as Sukhleen.
  • About 22 living people in the UK are estimated to have Sukhleen as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#4645

2022

Births in 2022

4

Latest year

Peak year

2011

7 births

Estimated living

22

2026

Meaning

What does Sukhleen mean?

The name Sukhleen is of Indian origin, derived from the Sanskrit language. It is a combination of two words, "sukh" meaning happiness or bliss, and "leen" meaning absorbed or immersed. The name can be interpreted as one who is immersed in happiness or bliss.

The earliest recorded usage of the name Sukhleen dates back to ancient Hindu scriptures and texts. It is believed to have been used as a name for both males and females in various parts of the Indian subcontinent, particularly in regions where Sanskrit was widely spoken and studied.

One of the earliest documented individuals with the name Sukhleen was a renowned Sanskrit scholar and poet who lived in the 8th century CE. His works on grammar and literature were widely celebrated during his time and have been preserved as important historical records.

In the 12th century, there was a Sukhleen who was a prominent figure in the court of the Chalukya dynasty in present-day Karnataka, India. She was known for her wisdom and her contributions to the arts and culture of the region.

During the Mughal era in India, which spanned from the 16th to the 19th century, the name Sukhleen gained popularity among the nobility and aristocracy. One notable figure was Sukhleen Begum, a Mughal princess and poet who lived in the 17th century. Her poetry and literary works were highly regarded and have been preserved in various anthologies.

In the 18th century, there was a Sukhleen who was a respected spiritual leader and philosopher in the Sikh community. His teachings and writings on the principles of Sikhism were widely studied and have had a lasting impact on the religion.

Another notable individual with the name Sukhleen was a freedom fighter and revolutionary who played a significant role in India's struggle for independence from British rule in the early 20th century. She was actively involved in the non-violent resistance movement led by Mahatma Gandhi and spent several years in prison for her activism.

These are just a few examples of individuals throughout history who have borne the name Sukhleen. The name has maintained its significance and cultural relevance in various parts of India, and its meaning has remained closely tied to the concepts of happiness, bliss, and spiritual fulfillment.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Sukhleen over time

The chart below shows babies named Sukhleen registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2005 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 Sukhleen, the clearest high point is 2011. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2022, compared with 7 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Sukhleen
02457200520132022

Decades

Sukhleen by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Sukhleen 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 #5113 7 2
2010s #3594 12 2
2000s #4798 3 1

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FAQ

Sukhleen: questions and answers

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

In 2022, Sukhleen was ranked #4645 for girls in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.

When was Sukhleen most popular?

The peak year on record was 2011, with 7 babies registered as Sukhleen in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Sukhleen?

A feminine name of Indian origin meaning "delicate, graceful beauty".

How many people are called Sukhleen in the UK?

A total of 22 babies have been registered as Sukhleen 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.