UK boy's name
Amogh
Powerful, formidable, invincible; a Sanskrit name meaning unstoppable or unobstructed.
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.
Amogh is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Amogh popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5119, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2007, with 7 births.
This profile covers 34 England and Wales registrations across 7 recorded years from 2004 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 43% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 34 living people in the UK are called Amogh. 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
- • Amogh ranked #5119 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2007, when 7 boys were registered as Amogh.
- • About 34 living people in the UK are estimated to have Amogh as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5119
2024
Births in 2024
3
Latest year
Peak year
2007
7 births
Estimated living
34
2026
Meaning
What does Amogh mean?
The name Amogh has its roots in Sanskrit, an ancient Indo-Aryan language that originated in the Indian subcontinent. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "amogha," which means "infallible," "unfailing," or "unerring." This name has been prevalent in Hindu culture and tradition for centuries.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Amogh can be found in Hindu scriptures and ancient texts. In the Mahabharata, one of the two major Sanskrit epics, there is a character named Amoghayudha, which translates to "the one with an infallible weapon." This name is often associated with the Hindu god Karttikeya, also known as Murugan or Subrahmanya, the divine son of Lord Shiva and Parvati.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Amogh. One of the earliest recorded examples is Amoghavajra (705-774 CE), a renowned Buddhist monk and scholar from the Tang Dynasty in China. He was instrumental in the translation and propagation of Buddhist texts and teachings in East Asia.
Another prominent figure with the name Amogh was Amoghapasha (11th century CE), a Buddhist scholar and author from Bengal, India. He wrote several influential works on Buddhist philosophy and tantric practices.
During the medieval period, Amoghvarsha I (800-878 CE) was a prominent ruler of the Rashtrakuta Dynasty in the Deccan region of India. He was known for his patronage of the arts and literature, as well as his military conquests.
In more recent history, Amogh Chakravarti (1860-1940) was a Bengali writer and educator from British India. He was a pioneering figure in the field of children's literature and authored several popular works for young readers.
Another notable individual with the name Amogh was Amogh Singh Thapa (1756-1816), a famous Nepalese military leader and commander. He played a crucial role in the unification of Nepal and is regarded as a national hero in the country.
The name Amogh has been widely used across various regions of the Indian subcontinent, particularly in Hindu communities. It continues to be a popular choice for baby names, carrying the connotations of strength, infallibility, and divine associations.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Amogh over time
The chart below shows babies named Amogh registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2004 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 Amogh, the clearest high point is 2007. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2024, compared with 7 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Amogh by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Amogh 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 | #5119 | 3 | 1 |
| 2010s | #2801 | 13 | 2 |
| 2000s | #3436 | 18 | 4 |
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- Adam 71,855
- Archie 59,965
- Arthur 43,586
- Aaron 36,366
- Alex 32,729
- Andrew 20,169
- Arlo 19,061
- Aidan 16,776
- Albie 16,017
- Albert 15,809
FAQ
Amogh: questions and answers
How popular is the name Amogh in the UK right now?
In 2024, Amogh was ranked #5119 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Amogh most popular?
The peak year on record was 2007, with 7 babies registered as Amogh in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Amogh?
Powerful, formidable, invincible; a Sanskrit name meaning unstoppable or unobstructed.
How many people are called Amogh in the UK?
A total of 34 babies have been registered as Amogh 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.