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UK boy's name

Sumedh

An Indian masculine name meaning "endowed with wisdom or intelligence".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2011. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Sumedh is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Sumedh popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2011 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4647, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2011, with 3 births.

This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2011 to 2011. 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.

Sumedh is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.

We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Sumedh. 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 2012 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Sumedh ranked #4647 for boys in England and Wales in 2011, with 3 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2011, when 3 boys were registered as Sumedh.
  • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Sumedh as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#4647

2011

Births in 2011

3

Latest year

Peak year

2011

3 births

Estimated living

3

2026

Meaning

What does Sumedh mean?

The name Sumedh has its roots in the Sanskrit language, which originated in ancient India. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "sumadh," which means "intelligence" or "wisdom." This name was prevalent during the Vedic period, which dates back to around 1500-500 BCE.

One of the earliest known references to the name Sumedh can be found in the ancient Hindu scriptures, particularly the Vedas and the Upanishads. In these texts, the name is associated with individuals known for their profound knowledge and spiritual insights.

The name Sumedh gained further prominence during the medieval period in India. It was often bestowed upon scholars, philosophers, and individuals revered for their intellectual prowess. One notable figure from this era was Sumedh Shastri, a renowned Sanskrit scholar and poet who lived in the 12th century CE.

In the 16th century, Sumedh Bhatt, a distinguished poet and author from Gujarat, India, made significant contributions to the Gujarati literature. His works, such as "Sumedh Kalpadruma," were highly acclaimed and influenced the literary landscape of his time.

During the 18th century, Sumedh Prakash emerged as a prominent figure in the field of mathematics. He authored several treatises on advanced mathematical concepts, including algebra and geometry, which were widely studied and revered by scholars of his era.

In more recent times, Sumedh Mudgalkar, an Indian film director and screenwriter, gained recognition for his critically acclaimed movies in the 1970s and 1980s. His films explored complex social issues and were praised for their artistic merit and thought-provoking narratives.

Sumedh has been a name carried by individuals from various walks of life throughout history, each contributing to their respective fields and leaving a lasting impact on society through their intelligence, wisdom, and intellectual pursuits.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Decades

Sumedh by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Sumedh 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 #4647 3 1

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FAQ

Sumedh: questions and answers

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

In 2011, Sumedh was ranked #4647 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.

When was Sumedh most popular?

The peak year on record was 2011, with 3 babies registered as Sumedh in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Sumedh?

An Indian masculine name meaning "endowed with wisdom or intelligence".

How many people are called Sumedh in the UK?

A total of 3 babies have been registered as Sumedh across the 1 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.