UK girl's name
Vasudha
A Sanskrit name meaning "earth" or "the sustaining mother".
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.
Vasudha is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Vasudha popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2022 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5669, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2022, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2022 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.
Vasudha is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Vasudha. 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
- • Vasudha ranked #5669 for girls in England and Wales in 2022, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2022, when 3 girls were registered as Vasudha.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Vasudha as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5669
2022
Births in 2022
3
Latest year
Peak year
2022
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Vasudha mean?
The name Vasudha is of Indian origin, derived from the Sanskrit words "vasu" meaning "wealth" or "earth," and "dha" meaning "giver" or "bearer." It is a feminine name that has been used in various parts of the Indian subcontinent for centuries.
In Hindu mythology, Vasudha is often associated with the earth goddess, Prithvi, who is revered as the mother of all living beings. The name is mentioned in several ancient Sanskrit texts, including the Vedas and the Puranas, where it is used to describe the earth and its bountiful resources.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Vasudha can be found in the Mahabharata, the great Indian epic. In this work, Vasudha is the name of the wife of the sage Atri and the mother of the legendary Chandra, the moon god. Another famous Vasudha from Hindu mythology is the mother of Lord Krishna, who is considered an avatar (incarnation) of the god Vishnu.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Vasudha. One of the most famous was Vasudha Dalmia (1924-2013), an Indian entrepreneur and philanthropist who co-founded the Dalmia Group, a leading industrial conglomerate. Another prominent Vasudha was Vasudha Mishra (1956-2021), an Indian politician and member of the Bharatiya Janata Party.
In the field of arts and culture, Vasudha Joshi (1935-2018) was a renowned Indian classical dancer and choreographer, known for her contributions to the Kathak dance form. Vasudha Tewari (born 1955) is an acclaimed Indian writer and historian, whose works explore the cultural heritage of India.
Moving to the realm of science, Vasudha Katju (born 1941) is a distinguished Indian botanist and former Director of the National Botanical Research Institute in Lucknow. Her research has focused on the conservation and sustainable utilization of plant resources.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals who have carried the name Vasudha throughout history, reflecting the rich cultural and linguistic heritage of India.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Vasudha by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Vasudha 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 | #5669 | 3 | 1 |
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FAQ
Vasudha: questions and answers
How popular is the name Vasudha in the UK right now?
In 2022, Vasudha was ranked #5669 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Vasudha most popular?
The peak year on record was 2022, with 3 babies registered as Vasudha in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Vasudha?
A Sanskrit name meaning "earth" or "the sustaining mother".
How many people are called Vasudha in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Vasudha 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.