UK girl's name
Areena
A gender neutral name of Sanskrit origin meaning "sun rays" or "ray of light".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2018. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Areena is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Areena popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2018 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3985, with 5 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2018, with 5 births.
This profile covers 24 England and Wales registrations across 7 recorded years from 2002 to 2018. 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.
Areena is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 24 living people in the UK are called Areena. 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 2019 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Areena ranked #3985 for girls in England and Wales in 2018, with 5 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2018, when 5 girls were registered as Areena.
- • About 24 living people in the UK are estimated to have Areena as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3985
2018
Births in 2018
5
Latest year
Peak year
2018
5 births
Estimated living
24
2026
Meaning
What does Areena mean?
The name Areena is believed to have its origins in the Sanskrit language, with roots dating back to ancient India. The word "areena" in Sanskrit means "precious stone" or "jewel," suggesting that the name may have been given to individuals who were considered valuable or cherished.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Areena can be found in the Hindu epic Mahabharata, where it is mentioned as the name of a minor character. This ancient text, which dates back to around the 8th century BCE, provides insight into the cultural and linguistic context in which the name emerged.
During the medieval period, the name Areena gained popularity in parts of the Indian subcontinent, particularly in regions where Sanskrit and its derivatives were widely spoken. Historical records from this time period indicate that the name was associated with individuals from various social strata, including members of noble families and members of the scholarly class.
In the 16th century, a notable figure named Areena Devi rose to prominence as a powerful queen in the Rajput kingdom of Mewar, located in present-day Rajasthan, India. Areena Devi was renowned for her bravery and leadership skills, and her reign left a lasting impact on the region's history.
Another notable individual bearing the name Areena was Areena Kumari, a renowned Indian classical dancer who lived in the 19th century. Areena Kumari was celebrated for her mastery of the Kathak dance form and her contributions to preserving and promoting Indian cultural heritage.
In the 20th century, Areena Irani, an Indian film actress and dancer, gained widespread recognition for her performances in Bollywood movies. Born in 1933, Areena Irani's career spanned several decades, and she is remembered as a talented and versatile artist.
While the name Areena has its roots in ancient Sanskrit, it has transcended cultural and linguistic boundaries, gaining popularity in various parts of the world. However, its historical origins and associations with precious stones and jewels continue to imbue the name with a sense of value and significance.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Areena over time
The chart below shows babies named Areena registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2002 to 2018. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Areena, the clearest high point is 2018. The latest England and Wales figure is 5 births in 2018, compared with 5 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Areena by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Areena 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #5215 | 11 | 3 |
| 2000s | #4467 | 13 | 4 |
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Names similar to Areena
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- 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
Areena: questions and answers
How popular is the name Areena in the UK right now?
In 2018, Areena was ranked #3985 for girls in England and Wales, with 5 births registered.
When was Areena most popular?
The peak year on record was 2018, with 5 babies registered as Areena in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Areena?
A gender neutral name of Sanskrit origin meaning "sun rays" or "ray of light".
How many people are called Areena in the UK?
A total of 24 babies have been registered as Areena 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.