UK girl's name
Ahona
A feminine name of Indian origin meaning "bright and effulgent".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Ahona is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Ahona popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5891, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2024, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2024 to 2024. 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.
Ahona is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Ahona. 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 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Ahona ranked #5891 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2024, when 3 girls were registered as Ahona.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Ahona as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5891
2024
Births in 2024
3
Latest year
Peak year
2024
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Ahona mean?
The name Ahona is of Indian origin, specifically from the Bengali language. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "Ahana," which means "day" or "dawn." The name is believed to have been in use since ancient times in the region of Bengal, which is now divided between the modern-day countries of India and Bangladesh.
One of the earliest recorded references to the name Ahona can be found in ancient Bengali literature, where it was often used to personify the dawn or the first rays of the sun. In Hindu mythology, Ahona is sometimes associated with the goddess Ushas, who is the personification of dawn.
The name Ahona has been borne by several notable individuals throughout history. One of the earliest recorded examples is Ahona Devi, a Bengali poet and philosopher who lived in the 16th century. She is renowned for her contributions to the Vaishnava literature and her devotional poems dedicated to the Hindu deity Krishna.
Another prominent figure with the name Ahona was Ahona Ghosh, a Bengali revolutionary and freedom fighter who lived during the Indian independence movement in the early 20th century. She played an active role in the struggle against British colonial rule and was imprisoned multiple times for her involvement in revolutionary activities.
In more recent times, Ahona Ghosh is a well-known Bengali actress and film director. Born in 1965, she has appeared in numerous Bengali films and television shows, and has also directed several critically acclaimed movies.
Ahona Gupta is a contemporary Indian classical dancer and choreographer. Born in 1980, she is renowned for her expertise in the Kathak dance form and has received several prestigious awards for her contributions to the field of dance.
Ahona Panda is an Indian cricketer who has represented the national women's cricket team. Born in 1984, she is a right-handed batswoman and has played in various international tournaments, including the Women's Cricket World Cup.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Ahona by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Ahona 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 | #5891 | 3 | 1 |
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FAQ
Ahona: questions and answers
How popular is the name Ahona in the UK right now?
In 2024, Ahona was ranked #5891 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Ahona most popular?
The peak year on record was 2024, with 3 babies registered as Ahona in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Ahona?
A feminine name of Indian origin meaning "bright and effulgent".
How many people are called Ahona in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Ahona 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.