Deepa is a distinctive choice, ranked #4598 in 2004. Your child is likely to be the only Deepa in their class.
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UK Rank 2004
#4598
About the Name Deepa
Deepa has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 2796 places in five years. It was most popular in 1997 at #1802 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been relatively new to UK records, first appearing in 1996.
Deepa is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Deepa
Unlikely. With around 3 UK babies named Deepa per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Deepa in her class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Deepa has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 2796 places in the last five years. Its peak was #1802 in 1997. Choosing it now means she is likely to be among the last of her generation with this name.
Deepa is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.
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UK babies named Deepa (2004)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
< 1
In a school of 600
↓ 2796 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Deepa
Likely around 1 other Deepa in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2004)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
No US data available for this name
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