UK girl's name
Vanita
A feminine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "charming" or "beautiful woman".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2005. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Vanita is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Vanita popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2005 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3970, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2005, with 4 births.
This profile covers 4 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2005 to 2005. 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.
Vanita is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 4 living people in the UK are called Vanita. 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 2006 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Vanita ranked #3970 for girls in England and Wales in 2005, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2005, when 4 girls were registered as Vanita.
- • About 4 living people in the UK are estimated to have Vanita as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3970
2005
Births in 2005
4
Latest year
Peak year
2005
4 births
Estimated living
4
2026
Meaning
What does Vanita mean?
Vanita is a feminine given name with origins tracing back to Sanskrit, an ancient language of India. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word "vanita," which means "a woman" or "a lady." It is believed to have been in use as a name since ancient times in the Indian subcontinent.
The name Vanita is closely associated with Hindu mythology and literature. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the ancient Hindu scripture, the Mahabharata, where it is mentioned as the name of a character. Additionally, the name appears in various other Sanskrit texts and literary works throughout the centuries.
Historically, the name Vanita has been particularly popular among Hindu communities in India. One of the earliest known individuals with this name was Vanita Devi, a Hindu saint and mystic who lived in the 16th century. She was known for her devotional poetry and her teachings on spirituality.
Another notable figure with the name Vanita was Vanita Vishram, a prominent Indian social reformer and educator who lived in the 19th century. She played a significant role in promoting education for women and advocating for their rights in colonial India.
In the field of literature, Vanita Redgrave (1937-2022) was a renowned English actress and political activist. She received numerous accolades throughout her career, including an Academy Award, a BAFTA, and a Golden Globe.
Vanita Gupta (born 1974) is an American civil rights lawyer and the current Associate Attorney General of the United States. She has been a vocal advocate for civil rights and has worked to combat discrimination and promote equal justice.
Vanita Shastri (born 1957) is an Indian classical dancer and choreographer. She has been instrumental in preserving and promoting the traditional Indian dance form of Kathak and has received numerous awards and honors for her contributions to the art.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who have borne the name Vanita. The name continues to be popular in various parts of the world, particularly among those with Indian or South Asian heritage, and carries a rich cultural significance rooted in its Sanskrit origins.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Vanita by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Vanita 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 | #3970 | 4 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Vanita
- Victoria 19,582
- Violet 14,594
- Vanessa 3,696
- Verity 3,437
- Valentina 2,969
- Vienna 2,077
- Vivienne 1,692
- Veronica 1,425
- Valerie 733
- Viktoria 696
- Vera 667
- Vivian 619
FAQ
Vanita: questions and answers
How popular is the name Vanita in the UK right now?
In 2005, Vanita was ranked #3970 for girls in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Vanita most popular?
The peak year on record was 2005, with 4 babies registered as Vanita in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Vanita?
A feminine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "charming" or "beautiful woman".
How many people are called Vanita in the UK?
A total of 4 babies have been registered as Vanita 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.