# South Asian Baby Names: Meanings & Origins | Clever Mum

> 7 South Asian baby names used in the UK, with meaning, origin and similar-name suggestions for each.

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# South Asian baby names

    
 
Quick answer — What South Asian baby names are popular in the UK? 

 
We've picked out 7 South Asian baby names used in the UK today, each with a genuine meaning and origin — tap any name for more detail, similar names and sibling pairings.

    
## Girls' names

  [ Ananya Unique, without a second ](/tools/baby-name-finder/ananya/)[ Diya Lamp, light ](/tools/baby-name-finder/diya/)[ Priya Beloved ](/tools/baby-name-finder/priya/)[ Saanvi Goddess Lakshmi — wealth and wisdom ](/tools/baby-name-finder/saanvi/)    
## Boys' names

  [ Aarav Peaceful, wise ](/tools/baby-name-finder/aarav/)[ Arjun Bright, shining — the hero of the Mahabharata ](/tools/baby-name-finder/arjun/)[ Vihaan Dawn, beginning ](/tools/baby-name-finder/vihaan/)      
## Questions about South Asian names

    What are popular South Asian baby names in the UK?   
 Aarav, Ananya, Arjun, Diya, Priya, Saanvi and more are South Asian names we cover, each with its meaning and origin explained. 

   Are South Asian names commonly used in England and Wales?   
 Yes — the UK is home to families from a wide range of cultural backgrounds, and names of South Asian origin are in genuine use here. For official year-by-year popularity, see the ONS baby names statistics for England and Wales. 

     

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Reviewed August 2026.