UK girl's name
Anda
A masculine Turkish name meaning "pledge" or "vow".
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.
Anda is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Anda 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 2006, with 3 births.
This profile covers 12 England and Wales registrations across 4 recorded years from 2006 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 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 12 living people in the UK are called Anda. 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
- • Anda ranked #5891 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2006, when 3 girls were registered as Anda.
- • About 12 living people in the UK are estimated to have Anda 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
2006
3 births
Estimated living
12
2026
Meaning
What does Anda mean?
The given name Anda is derived from the Sanskrit word anda, meaning "egg" or "ovum." It has its origins in ancient Indian culture, where the egg was revered as a symbol of fertility and new life. The name is believed to have emerged during the Vedic period, which spanned from around 1500 BCE to 500 BCE.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Anda can be found in the Rigveda, one of the oldest and most revered Hindu scriptures. In the text, the name is mentioned in connection with rituals and ceremonies related to fertility and prosperity.
In ancient Hindu mythology, Anda is also associated with the cosmic egg from which the universe was believed to have been born. This mythological connection further reinforced the name's symbolism of creation and the cycle of life.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Anda. One of the earliest examples is Anda Sagar (c. 800 CE - c. 860 CE), a renowned Indian mathematician and astronomer who made significant contributions to the field of algebra.
Another prominent figure is Anda Nair (1829 - 1909), an Indian social reformer and pioneer in the field of women's education. She established one of the first schools for girls in the southern state of Kerala and worked tirelessly to promote education among underprivileged communities.
In the realm of literature, Anda Narasimha Reddy (1920 - 1995) was a celebrated Telugu poet and writer from Andhra Pradesh. His works explored themes of social justice, human rights, and the struggles of the marginalized sections of society.
Anda Gheorghiu (1919 - 2008) was a Romanian opera singer who achieved international acclaim for her performances in works by composers such as Puccini and Verdi. She was particularly renowned for her portrayal of the title role in Madama Butterfly.
Lastly, Anda Rowena Anderson (1926 - 2008) was an American actress and dancer, best known for her appearances in numerous Broadway musicals and television shows. She was a recipient of the prestigious Tony Award for her performance in the 1972 revival of A Little Night Music.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Anda over time
The chart below shows babies named Anda registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2006 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 Anda, the clearest high point is 2006. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2024, compared with 3 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Anda by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Anda 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 |
| 2010s | #5764 | 6 | 2 |
| 2000s | #5061 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Anda
- 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
Anda: questions and answers
How popular is the name Anda in the UK right now?
In 2024, Anda was ranked #5891 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Anda most popular?
The peak year on record was 2006, with 3 babies registered as Anda in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Anda?
A masculine Turkish name meaning "pledge" or "vow".
How many people are called Anda in the UK?
A total of 12 babies have been registered as Anda across the 4 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.