Priti
A feminine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "beloved" or "pleasing".
Name Census estimates that about 248 living Americans carry the first name Priti. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Priti today is around 40 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Priti births was 1980 (22 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Priti. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
248
~ 1 in 1,382,074 Americans
Peak year
1980
22 babies that year
Average age
40
years old
2021 SSA rank
#17,088
Tracked since 1972
Popularity
Priti: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Priti from the 1970s through to the 2020s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1980s, with 109 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1980s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Priti by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Priti during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Pritis live
Origin
Meaning and history of Priti
The name Priti is derived from the Sanskrit language, which originated in ancient India. It is a feminine given name that means "love" or "beloved." The Sanskrit root of the name is "priya," which means "dear" or "beloved."
In Hindu mythology, Priti is personified as the goddess of love, beauty, and affection. She is often depicted as a beautiful woman adorned with flowers and surrounded by nature's beauty. The name Priti has been used in Hindu scriptures and texts for centuries.
One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Priti can be found in the ancient Indian epic poem, the Mahabharata, which dates back to the 8th century BCE. In this epic, Priti is mentioned as the name of a character who is described as being exceptionally beautiful and virtuous.
Throughout history, several notable women have borne the name Priti. One of the earliest recorded examples is Priti Kumari, a Rajput princess from the 12th century CE who was known for her bravery and leadership during times of war.
In the 16th century, Priti Bai was a renowned poet and courtesan in the court of the Mughal Emperor Akbar. Her poetry, which celebrated love and beauty, is still widely read and admired today.
Priti Lata Sinha (1914-2002) was an Indian freedom fighter and politician who played a significant role in India's struggle for independence. She was a member of the Constituent Assembly that drafted India's constitution.
Priti Patel (born 1972) is a British politician who has served as the Secretary of State for the Home Department since 2019. She is the first British Indian woman to hold one of the Great Offices of State in the UK.
Priti Patil (born 1972) is an Indian actress who has appeared in numerous Bollywood films and television shows. She is known for her versatile performances and has won several awards for her work in the entertainment industry.
The name Priti has remained popular in India and among the Indian diaspora around the world. Its meaning of love and affection has made it a cherished name for generations.
People
Priti + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Priti as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with P
Other first names starting with P with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Priti: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Priti?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 248 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Priti going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 1,382,074 US residents.
Is Priti a common name?
We classify Priti as "Very Rare". It ranks above 77% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 264 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Priti most popular?
The single biggest year for Priti was 1980, when 22 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Priti is about 40 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Priti a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Priti in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.