UK girl's name
Abha
A feminine Hindu name meaning radiant, brilliant or lustrous.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2020. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Abha is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Abha popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2020 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5493, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2020, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2020 to 2020. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
Abha is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Abha. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2021 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Abha ranked #5493 for girls in England and Wales in 2020, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2020, when 3 girls were registered as Abha.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Abha as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5493
2020
Births in 2020
3
Latest year
Peak year
2020
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Abha mean?
The name Abha finds its origins in the Sanskrit language, which is an ancient Indo-Aryan language that originated in the Indian subcontinent. The word "Abha" in Sanskrit means "radiance" or "splendor," and it is often associated with beauty, brightness, and luminosity.
In Hindu mythology, Abha is also the name of a celestial nymph or apsara, known for her exceptional beauty and grace. The apsaras were said to be the wives of the Gandharvas, who were skilled musicians and celestial beings in Hindu mythology.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Abha can be found in the ancient Hindu epic, the Mahabharata, where it is mentioned as the name of a beautiful apsara. This epic is estimated to have been composed between the 8th and 4th centuries BCE, indicating the historical use of the name.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Abha. One such person was Abha Maiti (1915-1986), an Indian writer and social activist who fought for women's rights and education in rural areas of West Bengal, India.
Another prominent figure was Abha Sahgal (1933-2005), an Indian diplomat and the first woman to become the Ambassador of India to Denmark. She played a crucial role in promoting India's interests on the international stage.
In the field of literature, Abha Dawesar (born 1974) is a contemporary Indian-American author and journalist known for her novels, including "Babyji" and "Family Values."
Abha Narain Lambah (born 1945) is an Indian architect and conservation architect who has contributed significantly to the preservation of India's architectural heritage, particularly in the restoration of historic buildings and monuments.
Abha Malik (born 1964) is an Indian classical dancer and choreographer, renowned for her expertise in the Kathak dance form. She has performed and taught extensively, both in India and abroad, promoting the rich cultural heritage of Indian dance.
It is important to note that while the name Abha has its roots in Sanskrit and Hindu mythology, it has transcended cultural boundaries and is now used by people of various backgrounds and ethnicities around the world, who appreciate its beautiful meaning and significance.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Abha by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Abha was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #5493 | 3 | 1 |
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- Amy 52,495
- Alice 46,815
- Abigail 45,658
- Amber 31,922
- Anna 27,802
- Alexandra 19,455
- Amelie 18,051
- Abbie 15,971
- Aimee 15,158
- Annabelle 15,120
FAQ
Abha: questions and answers
How popular is the name Abha in the UK right now?
In 2020, Abha was ranked #5493 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Abha most popular?
The peak year on record was 2020, with 3 babies registered as Abha in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Abha?
A feminine Hindu name meaning radiant, brilliant or lustrous.
How many people are called Abha in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Abha across the 1 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.