The baby name Namrata is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced nuhm-RAH-tuh (NAHM-rah-tah), approx. /nəmˈrɑːtɑː/.
The baby name Namrata is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced nuhm-RAH-tuh (NAHM-rah-tah), approx. /nəmˈrɑːtɑː/.
Namrata is Hindi, Sanskrit in Origin.
Namrata is a feminine given name from Sanskrit नम्रता (namratā), derived from नम्र (namra, “bent, modest, gentle”) with the abstract suffix -tā, yielding the sense “humility,” “modesty,” and “gentleness.” As a cherished virtue in classical and bhakti-era literature, the term evokes grace, courtesy, and soft strength across Indic traditions. The name is common in Hindi, Marathi, Nepali, Bengali, and other Indo-Aryan languages, and it has spread widely in modern India and the diaspora.
Spellings and regional variants include Namratha and Namritha (especially in Kannada, Telugu, and Tamil contexts), with nicknames such as Nami and Namu. A related name is Namita, which shares the same semantic field of humility. Contemporary visibility has been bolstered by figures like actress and former Miss India Namrata Shirodkar, helping the name maintain steady urban usage from the late 20th century onward while retaining its classical moral resonance.
| Namrata Shirodkar Namrata Shirodkar is best known as an Indian actress and former Femina Miss India 1993 winner who worked mainly in Hindi films. She appeared in movies like Vaastav: The Reality, Bride and Prejudice, and Pukar, and also worked as a producer. | Namrata Shrestha Namrata Shrestha is a Nepalese actress and model best known for her work in Nepali cinema. She rose to fame with her debut in Sano Sansar (2008) and later appeared in popular films like November Rain and Parva. |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MV | Girls | 0 | #35 | 1 | 2,021 |
| IN | 0 | #66 | 6 | 2,963 | |
| CN | 0 | #86 | 1 | 3,857 | |
| QA | 0 | #105 | 2 | 7,011 | |
| OM | 0 | #115 | 7 | 6,215 | |
| KW | 0 | #119 | 3 | 5,216 | |
| MU | 0 | #137 | 1 | 3,613 | |
| CR | 0 | #165 | 1 | 5,526 | |
| AE | 0 | #184 | 4 | 10,220 | |
| IN | Girls | 0 | #188 | 712 | 13,121 |
| JP | Girls | 0 | #249 | 3 | 6,592 |
| SG | 0 | #279 | 4 | 11,010 | |
| IL | 0 | #282 | 1 | 6,291 | |
| QA | Girls | 0 | #294 | 23 | 15,378 |
| MU | Girls | 0 | #315 | 37 | 8,539 |
| DK | Girls | 0 | #329 | 1 | 7,429 |
| CN | Girls | 0 | #355 | 5 | 8,829 |
| HK | 0 | #357 | 1 | 8,483 | |
| SD | Girls | 0 | #358 | 1 | 7,678 |
| PL | Girls | 0 | #363 | 2 | 5,096 |
| OM | Girls | 0 | #367 | 30 | 15,987 |
| BD | Girls | 0 | #398 | 9 | 8,413 |
| PH | Girls | 0 | #428 | 2 | 13,098 |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #471 | 83 | 20,968 |
| PT | Girls | 0 | #471 | 1 | 7,952 |
| ZA | 0 | #474 | 1 | 14,421 | |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #496 | 20 | 19,177 |
| CO | 0 | #510 | 1 | 7,768 | |
| RU | Girls | 0 | #523 | 1 | 11,913 |
| BH | 0 | #542 | 12 | 17,937 | |
| PS | Girls | 0 | #544 | 4 | 10,981 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #551 | 36 | 18,916 |
| CM | Girls | 0 | #560 | 1 | 11,671 |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #603 | 13 | 16,104 |
| IL | Girls | 0 | #644 | 2 | 11,648 |
| IQ | Boys | 0 | #697 | 1 | 13,071 |
| Finland | Girls | 2026 | #734 | 5 | 3,895 |
| QA | Boys | 0 | #740 | 4 | 18,093 |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #806 | 1 | 18,755 |
| NG | Girls | 0 | #826 | 1 | 15,093 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #909 | 27 | 25,931 |
| United States | Girls | 2013 | #916 | 5 | 9,616 |
| IN | Boys | 0 | #1,034 | 6 | 16,750 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,064 | 9 | 24,821 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,142 | 2 | 22,615 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,181 | 2 | 25,439 |
| MA | 0 | #1,199 | 1 | 20,986 | |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,232 | 5 | 25,928 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,683 | 9 | 28,008 |
Namrata is popular in 32 countries — most recent births per country:
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