UK girl's name
Sukhmani
A feminine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "peace of mind" or "blissful state of mind".
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.
Sukhmani is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Sukhmani popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #1819, with 16 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2010, with 43 births.
This profile covers 520 England and Wales registrations across 26 recorded years from 1998 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 37% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 518 living people in the UK are called Sukhmani. 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
- • Sukhmani ranked #1819 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 16 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2010, when 43 girls were registered as Sukhmani.
- • About 518 living people in the UK are estimated to have Sukhmani as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#1819
2024
Births in 2024
16
Latest year
Peak year
2010
43 births
Estimated living
518
2026
Meaning
What does Sukhmani mean?
The name Sukhmani has its origins in the Punjabi language, which is predominantly spoken in the Indian state of Punjab and the Pakistani province of Punjab. The name is derived from the Sanskrit words "sukh," meaning happiness or peace, and "mani," meaning jewel or gem. Thus, Sukhmani can be translated to mean "jewel of peace" or "jewel of happiness."
The name Sukhmani holds significant religious and historical significance in Sikhism, as it is the title of a renowned composition by Guru Arjan Dev, the fifth Sikh Guru. The Sukhmani Sahib is a poetic composition consisting of 192 hymns that encapsulate the essence of Sikh teachings and spiritual wisdom. It was compiled in the early 17th century and is considered one of the most revered and widely recited compositions in the Guru Granth Sahib, the holy scripture of Sikhism.
One of the earliest recorded references to the name Sukhmani can be found in the Guru Granth Sahib itself, where it is mentioned as the title of Guru Arjan Dev's composition. Throughout Sikh history, the Sukhmani Sahib has been recited by devotees as a means of spiritual upliftment and seeking solace in times of distress.
Notable historical figures who bore the name Sukhmani include:
1. Princess Sukhmani Devi (1677-1741), the daughter of the seventh Sikh Guru, Guru Har Rai, and the wife of Baba Bakhshi Singh. 2. Sukhmani Kaur (1819-1856), a prominent Sikh woman who fought against the British during the Anglo-Sikh Wars in the mid-19th century. 3. Sukhmani Kaur Bhasin (1918-2012), an Indian freedom fighter and social activist who participated in the Indian independence movement. 4. Sukhmani Sahib (1839-1912), a renowned Sikh scholar and poet who composed numerous literary works, including the Sukhmani Bhai Veer Singh. 5. Sukhmani Bal (1944-2023), an acclaimed Punjabi writer and poet who received numerous awards for her literary contributions.
While the name Sukhmani has its roots in Sikhism and the Punjabi language, it has gained popularity across various cultures and regions, transcending religious and linguistic boundaries. The name's association with peace, happiness, and spiritual enlightenment has made it a cherished choice for parents seeking a meaningful and uplifting name for their children.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Sukhmani over time
The chart below shows babies named Sukhmani registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1998 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 Sukhmani, the clearest high point is 2010. The latest England and Wales figure is 16 births in 2024, compared with 43 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Sukhmani by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Sukhmani 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 | #1761 | 87 | 5 |
| 2010s | #1113 | 323 | 10 |
| 2000s | #2241 | 101 | 9 |
| 1990s | #3146 | 9 | 2 |
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FAQ
Sukhmani: questions and answers
How popular is the name Sukhmani in the UK right now?
In 2024, Sukhmani was ranked #1819 for girls in England and Wales, with 16 births registered.
When was Sukhmani most popular?
The peak year on record was 2010, with 43 babies registered as Sukhmani in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Sukhmani?
A feminine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "peace of mind" or "blissful state of mind".
How many people are called Sukhmani in the UK?
A total of 520 babies have been registered as Sukhmani across the 26 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.