UK boy's name
Vinayak
Lord of the Ganas (Hindu demi-gods) or remover of obstacles.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2019. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Vinayak is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Vinayak popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2019 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4702, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2007, with 4 births.
This profile covers 14 England and Wales registrations across 4 recorded years from 2007 to 2019. 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 75% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 14 living people in the UK are called Vinayak. 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 2020 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Vinayak ranked #4702 for boys in England and Wales in 2019, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2007, when 4 boys were registered as Vinayak.
- • About 14 living people in the UK are estimated to have Vinayak as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4702
2019
Births in 2019
3
Latest year
Peak year
2007
4 births
Estimated living
14
2026
Meaning
What does Vinayak mean?
The name Vinayak is of Hindu origin, derived from the Sanskrit language. It is a compound word formed by combining the terms "vinaya" meaning "respect" or "modesty" and "aak" meaning "lord" or "master." The name, therefore, translates to "Lord of Modesty" or "Respected Master."
Vinayak is one of the many names associated with the Hindu deity Lord Ganesha, the elephant-headed god revered as the remover of obstacles and the patron of arts, sciences, and wisdom. The name finds its earliest mentions in ancient Hindu scriptures such as the Puranas and the Vedas, where Lord Ganesha is extensively described and praised.
The earliest recorded use of the name Vinayak can be traced back to the 5th century CE, during the Gupta Empire period in ancient India. Several historical records and inscriptions from this era mention the name in reference to Lord Ganesha.
Throughout history, the name Vinayak has been associated with a few notable individuals. One of the earliest was Vinayak Damodar Savarkar, a renowned Indian independence activist, freedom fighter, and philosopher who lived from 1883 to 1966. Another prominent figure was Vinayak Narayan Bhatt, a celebrated Indian mathematician and scholar from the 7th century CE, who made significant contributions to the field of mathematics and astronomy.
In the realm of literature, one cannot overlook Vinayak Damodar Karve, a prominent Marathi writer, social reformer, and educator who lived from 1858 to 1962. His literary works and efforts towards promoting women's education left a lasting impact on Indian society.
The name Vinayak has also been borne by spiritual leaders, such as Vinayak Sadashiv Vyas, a renowned Hindu guru and founder of the Vyas Peeth ashram in Maharashtra, who lived from 1892 to 1963. His teachings and writings on spirituality and yoga continue to influence many.
Vinayak Naresh Chandra Dutta, an Indian jurist and politician from the late 19th and early 20th centuries, was another notable figure who carried this name. He served as a member of the Viceroy's Executive Council and played a significant role in the Indian independence movement.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Vinayak over time
The chart below shows babies named Vinayak registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2007 to 2019. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Vinayak, the clearest high point is 2007. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2019, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Vinayak by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Vinayak 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 | #4694 | 6 | 2 |
| 2000s | #3667 | 8 | 2 |
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- Viktor 706
- Vlad 677
- Vivaan 615
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FAQ
Vinayak: questions and answers
How popular is the name Vinayak in the UK right now?
In 2019, Vinayak was ranked #4702 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Vinayak most popular?
The peak year on record was 2007, with 4 babies registered as Vinayak in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Vinayak?
Lord of the Ganas (Hindu demi-gods) or remover of obstacles.
How many people are called Vinayak in the UK?
A total of 14 babies have been registered as Vinayak across the 4 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.