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UK boy's name

Yatharth

A masculine Hindu name meaning "As it is; reality; real; the truth".

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.

Yatharth is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Yatharth popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3254, with 6 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2024, with 6 births.

This profile covers 10 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 2010 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.

Yatharth is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.

We estimate that about 10 living people in the UK are called Yatharth. 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

  • Yatharth ranked #3254 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 6 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2024, when 6 boys were registered as Yatharth.
  • About 10 living people in the UK are estimated to have Yatharth as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#3254

2024

Births in 2024

6

Latest year

Peak year

2024

6 births

Estimated living

10

2026

Meaning

What does Yatharth mean?

The name Yatharth finds its origins in the Sanskrit language of ancient India. It is a compound word derived from the Sanskrit words "yatha" meaning "as" or "in accordance with," and "artha" meaning "meaning," "object," or "purpose." Thus, the name Yatharth can be translated to mean "true meaning" or "reality as it is."

This name has deep roots in Hindu philosophy and spirituality, where the concept of understanding the true nature of reality is central. It is believed that the name Yatharth was used to signify a person's pursuit of truth and enlightenment, or their ability to perceive the world as it truly is, beyond the veil of illusions.

The earliest recorded instances of the name Yatharth can be traced back to ancient Hindu scriptures and texts, such as the Upanishads and the Vedas. These sacred texts often referred to the concept of "Yatharth" as a way to describe the ultimate reality or the true nature of existence.

Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Yatharth. One of the earliest known figures was Yatharth Muni, a renowned Indian philosopher and spiritual teacher who lived around the 8th century CE. He is credited with establishing the Jain philosophical concept of "Anekantavada," which emphasizes the idea of multiple perspectives and the relativity of truth.

Another prominent figure was Yatharth Vidyalankar, a 12th-century Indian scholar and poet who contributed significantly to the field of Sanskrit literature. His works, such as the "Vidyalankaravyakhya," were highly influential in the preservation and promotion of Sanskrit knowledge.

In more recent times, Yatharth Maithili was an Indian social reformer and writer from the 19th century. He played a crucial role in the revival of the Maithili language and culture, and his writings addressed various social and political issues of his time.

Yatharth Sinha, born in 1957, is a contemporary Indian politician and former diplomat who served as the Chief Minister of Bihar from 2005 to 2009. He is known for his efforts in promoting good governance and development initiatives in the state.

Lastly, Yatharth Ratnavali was a renowned Indian mathematician and astronomer from the 16th century. He made significant contributions to the fields of mathematics and astronomy, and his works, such as the "Siddhantasiromani," were widely studied and influential in his time.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Yatharth over time

The chart below shows babies named Yatharth registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2010 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 Yatharth, the clearest high point is 2024. The latest England and Wales figure is 6 births in 2024, compared with 6 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Yatharth
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Decades

Yatharth by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Yatharth 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 #3254 6 1
2010s #3865 4 1

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FAQ

Yatharth: questions and answers

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

In 2024, Yatharth was ranked #3254 for boys in England and Wales, with 6 births registered.

When was Yatharth most popular?

The peak year on record was 2024, with 6 babies registered as Yatharth in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Yatharth?

A masculine Hindu name meaning "As it is; reality; real; the truth".

How many people are called Yatharth in the UK?

A total of 10 babies have been registered as Yatharth 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.