Will my child share the name Lakshmi with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 7 UK babies named Lakshmi per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Lakshmi in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Lakshmi becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Lakshmi is declining: down 718 places since 2020, to #3,333 in 2025. It peaked at #1,653 in 2010.

Is Lakshmi a good choice for a distinctive name?

Lakshmi 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.

Is Lakshmi a popular baby name in the United States?

Lakshmi does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Lakshmi

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Lakshmi is a distinctive choice, ranked #3333 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Lakshmi in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

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About the Name Lakshmi

Lakshmi has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 2229 places in five years. It was most popular in 2010 at #1653 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

Lakshmi is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Lakshmi in their class.