UK girl's name
Anagha
A feminine Sanskrit name meaning unblemished, immaculate or pristine.
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.
Anagha is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Anagha popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2020 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3899, with 5 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2011, with 6 births.
This profile covers 32 England and Wales registrations across 8 recorded years from 2003 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.
The latest count is about 83% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 32 living people in the UK are called Anagha. 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
- • Anagha ranked #3899 for girls in England and Wales in 2020, with 5 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2011, when 6 girls were registered as Anagha.
- • About 32 living people in the UK are estimated to have Anagha as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3899
2020
Births in 2020
5
Latest year
Peak year
2011
6 births
Estimated living
32
2026
Meaning
What does Anagha mean?
The name Anagha originates from the Sanskrit language and has its roots in ancient Hindu culture. It is believed to have been derived from the Sanskrit word "anagha," which means "sinless," "pure," or "unblemished."
In Hinduism, the name Anagha is often associated with purity and divine grace. It is mentioned in several ancient Hindu texts, including the Vedas and the Upanishads, where it is used as an epithet for deities and goddesses, particularly Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth and prosperity.
The earliest recorded use of the name Anagha can be traced back to the 5th century CE. One of the earliest known figures with this name was Anagha Devi, a prominent Buddhist scholar and teacher who lived during the Pala Empire in ancient Bengal (present-day Bangladesh and parts of India).
Throughout history, the name Anagha has been borne by several notable individuals, including:
1. Anagha Devi (5th century CE), a Buddhist scholar and teacher from ancient Bengal. 2. Anagha Upendra (12th century CE), a Hindu philosopher and poet from the Chola Empire in South India. 3. Anagha Rajadhyaksha (1888-1967), an Indian freedom fighter and social reformer from Maharashtra. 4. Anagha Desai (1928-2020), an Indian actress and writer known for her work in Marathi theater and cinema. 5. Anagha Deshpande (born 1986), an Indian classical vocalist and Hindustani music exponent.
The name Anagha has maintained a significant presence across various regions of the Indian subcontinent, particularly in states like Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu, where it is often associated with Hindu traditions and cultural heritage.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Anagha over time
The chart below shows babies named Anagha registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2003 to 2020. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Anagha, the clearest high point is 2011. The latest England and Wales figure is 5 births in 2020, compared with 6 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Anagha by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Anagha 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 | #3899 | 5 | 1 |
| 2010s | #4967 | 16 | 4 |
| 2000s | #4410 | 11 | 3 |
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- Amelie 18,051
- Abbie 15,971
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FAQ
Anagha: questions and answers
How popular is the name Anagha in the UK right now?
In 2020, Anagha was ranked #3899 for girls in England and Wales, with 5 births registered.
When was Anagha most popular?
The peak year on record was 2011, with 6 babies registered as Anagha in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Anagha?
A feminine Sanskrit name meaning unblemished, immaculate or pristine.
How many people are called Anagha in the UK?
A total of 32 babies have been registered as Anagha across the 8 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.