UK girl's name
Dheera
A Sanskrit name meaning brave, courageous, patient, or calm.
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.
Dheera is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Dheera popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4192, with 5 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2024, with 5 births.
This profile covers 5 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2024 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.
Dheera is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 5 living people in the UK are called Dheera. 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
- • Dheera ranked #4192 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 5 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2024, when 5 girls were registered as Dheera.
- • About 5 living people in the UK are estimated to have Dheera as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4192
2024
Births in 2024
5
Latest year
Peak year
2024
5 births
Estimated living
5
2026
Meaning
What does Dheera mean?
The name Dheera has its origins in the Sanskrit language, which is an ancient Indo-Aryan language that originated in the Indian subcontinent. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word "dhira," which means "steady," "resolute," or "courageous." It is believed that the name Dheera has been in use for centuries, dating back to ancient times in India.
In Hindu mythology, the name Dheera is mentioned in several ancient texts and scriptures. One notable reference is found in the Mahabharata, one of the two major Sanskrit epics of ancient India. In this epic, Dheera is mentioned as the name of a warrior who fought bravely in the great war between the Pandavas and the Kauravas.
The earliest recorded examples of the name Dheera can be traced back to the ancient Indian kingdoms and empires. One of the most notable figures with this name was Dheera Samant, a prominent military leader and chieftain who lived in the 12th century CE. He served as the commander of the Kadamba dynasty, which ruled parts of present-day Karnataka and Goa.
Another historical figure with the name Dheera was Dheera Narayana Bhatt, a renowned Sanskrit scholar and poet who lived in the 17th century CE. He authored several works on grammar, literature, and philosophy, and his contributions to Sanskrit literature were highly regarded during his time.
In more recent history, one notable figure with the name Dheera was Dheera Thozhilali, an Indian independence activist and trade unionist who played a significant role in the Indian freedom struggle. He was born in 1907 and actively participated in the Non-Cooperation Movement and the Civil Disobedience Movement led by Mahatma Gandhi.
Another famous individual with the name Dheera was Dheera Khandelwal, an Indian entrepreneur and businesswoman who founded the Dheera Group, a successful conglomerate with interests in various sectors. She was born in 1952 and is widely recognized for her contributions to the Indian business landscape.
Dheera Singh, born in 1945, was a prominent Indian politician who served as a member of the Lok Sabha, the lower house of the Indian parliament. He represented the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and was known for his advocacy of farmers' rights and rural development initiatives.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Dheera by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Dheera 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 | #4192 | 5 | 1 |
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FAQ
Dheera: questions and answers
How popular is the name Dheera in the UK right now?
In 2024, Dheera was ranked #4192 for girls in England and Wales, with 5 births registered.
When was Dheera most popular?
The peak year on record was 2024, with 5 babies registered as Dheera in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Dheera?
A Sanskrit name meaning brave, courageous, patient, or calm.
How many people are called Dheera in the UK?
A total of 5 babies have been registered as Dheera across the 1 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.