UK girl's name
Swati
A feminine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "beloved" or "melody".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2009. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Swati is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Swati popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2009 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5556, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1997, with 3 births.
This profile covers 6 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 1997 to 2009. 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 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 6 living people in the UK are called Swati. 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 2010 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Swati ranked #5556 for girls in England and Wales in 2009, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1997, when 3 girls were registered as Swati.
- • About 6 living people in the UK are estimated to have Swati as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5556
2009
Births in 2009
3
Latest year
Peak year
1997
3 births
Estimated living
6
2026
Meaning
What does Swati mean?
The name Swati originates from the Sanskrit language, which is an ancient Indo-Aryan language primarily spoken in the Indian subcontinent. Swati is derived from the Sanskrit word "swati," which means "self-dependent" or "independent." This name has been in use for centuries and is deeply rooted in Indian culture and tradition.
In Hindu mythology, Swati is one of the 27 Nakshatras, or lunar mansions, which are segments of the celestial circle measured in relation to the movement of the moon. The Swati Nakshatra is associated with the Arcturus star and is considered auspicious for naming children, particularly girls.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Swati can be found in the ancient Indian epic, the Mahabharata. In this epic, Swati is mentioned as the name of a princess who was the daughter of King Vahusha and the wife of the sage Richika.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Swati. One of the most famous was Swati Thirunal Rama Varma (1813-1846), who was the Maharaja of the Indian princely state of Travancore (now part of Kerala) and a renowned patron of the arts and literature.
Another notable Swati was Swati Devi (1907-1986), an Indian freedom fighter and political activist who played a significant role in the Indian independence movement. She was a member of the Indian National Congress and worked closely with leaders like Mahatma Gandhi and Jawaharlal Nehru.
In the field of literature, Swati Tiwari (1925-2011) was a prominent Hindi novelist and short story writer who is known for her works that explored the complexities of human relationships and the struggles of women in Indian society.
Swati Dandekar (1949-2022) was an acclaimed Hindustani classical vocalist and was awarded the Padma Shri, one of India's highest civilian honors, for her contributions to music.
Swati Piramal (born 1955) is an Indian businesswoman and philanthropist who is the vice-chairperson of the Piramal Group, a diversified global business conglomerate. She is also involved in various philanthropic initiatives, focusing on education and healthcare.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Swati over time
The chart below shows babies named Swati registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1997 to 2009. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Swati, the clearest high point is 1997. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2009, compared with 3 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Swati by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Swati 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | #5556 | 3 | 1 |
| 1990s | #3824 | 3 | 1 |
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FAQ
Swati: questions and answers
How popular is the name Swati in the UK right now?
In 2009, Swati was ranked #5556 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Swati most popular?
The peak year on record was 1997, with 3 babies registered as Swati in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Swati?
A feminine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "beloved" or "melody".
How many people are called Swati in the UK?
A total of 6 babies have been registered as Swati across the 2 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.