UK girl's name
Amla
An Indian feminine name meaning "the fruit of the Indian gooseberry tree".
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.
Amla is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Amla popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #2253, with 12 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2021, with 17 births.
This profile covers 85 England and Wales registrations across 7 recorded years from 2018 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.
The latest count is about 71% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 85 living people in the UK are called Amla. 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
- • Amla ranked #2253 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 12 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2021, when 17 girls were registered as Amla.
- • About 85 living people in the UK are estimated to have Amla as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#2253
2024
Births in 2024
12
Latest year
Peak year
2021
17 births
Estimated living
85
2026
Meaning
What does Amla mean?
The name Amla is derived from the Sanskrit word 'Amalaka', which means the Indian gooseberry or amla fruit. It is believed to have originated in India during the ancient Vedic period, around 1500-500 BC. The amla fruit holds significant importance in Ayurvedic medicine and Hindu traditions.
In Hinduism, the name Amla is associated with the goddess Lakshmi, the deity of wealth, fortune, and prosperity. It is also linked to the concept of longevity and good health, as amla is considered a superfood with numerous health benefits.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Amla can be found in the ancient Indian epic, the Mahabharata. It is mentioned as the name of a princess who was known for her beauty and virtues.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Amla. Amla Mater (c. 360 BC - c. 280 BC) was a renowned Indian philosopher and scholar who made significant contributions to the study of logic and epistemology.
Amla Pravrithi (1919-1981) was an Indian freedom fighter and social reformer who fought against the caste system and worked towards the empowerment of women and the underprivileged.
Amla Kaur (1935-2012) was a Sikh religious leader and scholar who played a crucial role in promoting education and social welfare initiatives within the Sikh community.
Amla Mazumdar (1923-2008) was an Indian historian and author who specialized in the study of ancient Indian history and culture. She authored several books and research papers on the subject.
Amla Shankar (1919-1996) was an Indian classical dancer and choreographer who is credited with popularizing the Kathak dance form on a global scale.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Amla over time
The chart below shows babies named Amla registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2018 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Amla, the clearest high point is 2021. The latest England and Wales figure is 12 births in 2024, compared with 17 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Amla by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Amla 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 | #1982 | 70 | 5 |
| 2010s | #3485 | 15 | 2 |
Related
Names similar to Amla
- Amelia 94,830
- Ava 54,556
- 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
Amla: questions and answers
How popular is the name Amla in the UK right now?
In 2024, Amla was ranked #2253 for girls in England and Wales, with 12 births registered.
When was Amla most popular?
The peak year on record was 2021, with 17 babies registered as Amla in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Amla?
An Indian feminine name meaning "the fruit of the Indian gooseberry tree".
How many people are called Amla in the UK?
A total of 85 babies have been registered as Amla across the 7 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.