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UK girl's name

Vidhi

A feminine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "procedure" or "rule".

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.

Vidhi is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Vidhi popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5891, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2005, with 12 births.

This profile covers 163 England and Wales registrations across 23 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 25% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 162 living people in the UK are called Vidhi. 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

  • Vidhi ranked #5891 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 3 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2005, when 12 girls were registered as Vidhi.
  • About 162 living people in the UK are estimated to have Vidhi as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#5891

2024

Births in 2024

3

Latest year

Peak year

2005

12 births

Estimated living

162

2026

Meaning

What does Vidhi mean?

The name Vidhi finds its origins in the Sanskrit language and Hindu culture. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "vidhi," which means "rule" or "procedure." The name has been used for centuries in the Indian subcontinent, particularly in regions where Sanskrit and Hindu traditions held sway.

Vidhi is a prominent name in Hindu scriptures and texts. In the Vedas, one of the oldest and most sacred Hindu scriptures, the word "vidhi" is used to refer to the prescribed rituals and ceremonies that were an integral part of the Vedic religion. The name Vidhi is also associated with the concept of "Dharma," which encompasses the principles of righteous living and moral conduct.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Vidhi can be found in the ancient Indian epic, the Mahabharata. In this epic, Vidhi is mentioned as the personification of the cosmic order and the enforcer of rules and regulations in the universe. This association with order and propriety may have contributed to the name's popularity among Hindu families.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Vidhi. One such figure was Vidhi Vinod Thurputkaar (1724-1810), a renowned Sanskrit scholar and poet from the Maratha Empire in present-day Maharashtra, India. His works include commentaries on ancient Hindu texts and compositions on various subjects, including grammar, poetry, and philosophy.

Another notable bearer of the name was Vidhi Charan Shastri (1865-1935), a prominent Indian historian and Sanskrit scholar from Rajasthan. He authored several books on Indian history, culture, and literature, and his works are considered influential in preserving and promoting the study of ancient Indian texts.

In the realm of performing arts, Vidhi Vilasini Devi (1880-1967) was a celebrated classical dancer and choreographer from West Bengal, India. She was instrumental in reviving and popularizing the Kathak dance form, a major classical dance style of North India. Her contributions to the art form earned her numerous accolades and recognition.

Vidhi Singhania (born 1984) is a contemporary Indian fashion designer and entrepreneur. She founded the popular clothing brand "Vidhi Singhania" and has been recognized for her contributions to the Indian fashion industry, particularly in promoting sustainable and ethical fashion practices.

Vidhi Beri (born 1970) is an Indian classical vocalist and musician. She is renowned for her mastery of the Khayal style of Hindustani classical music and has performed extensively both in India and internationally, earning acclaim for her powerful and emotive renditions of classical compositions.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Vidhi over time

The chart below shows babies named Vidhi 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 Vidhi, the clearest high point is 2005. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2024, compared with 12 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Vidhi
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Decades

Vidhi by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Vidhi 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 #4447 25 5
2010s #3277 72 9
2000s #2711 63 8
1990s #3848 3 1

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FAQ

Vidhi: questions and answers

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

In 2024, Vidhi was ranked #5891 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.

When was Vidhi most popular?

The peak year on record was 2005, with 12 babies registered as Vidhi in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Vidhi?

A feminine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "procedure" or "rule".

How many people are called Vidhi in the UK?

A total of 163 babies have been registered as Vidhi across the 23 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.