UK name, mostly boys
Eghosa
A masculine name of Nigerian (Edo) origin meaning "turn of story".
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.
Eghosa is mostly registered for boys in the UK records. People looking for Eghosa popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4270, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2015, with 6 births.
This profile covers 37 England and Wales registrations across 10 recorded years from 1997 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 67% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 37 living people in the UK are called Eghosa. 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
- • Eghosa ranked #4270 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2015, when 6 boys were registered as Eghosa.
- • About 37 living people in the UK are estimated to have Eghosa as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
- • Across the England and Wales records shown here, 92.5% of Eghosa registrations are for boys.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4270
2024
Births in 2024
4
Latest year
Peak year
2015
6 births
Estimated living
37
2026
Gender
Boy and girl registrations for Eghosa
In England and Wales birth records, Eghosa has been registered for both boys and girls. Across the years shown here, 92.5% of registrations are for boys and 7.5% are for girls.
These figures use the sex categories in the published baby-name files. They are useful for spotting how the name is used at registration, but they are not a live measure of gender identity or everyone living with the name today.
Eghosa registered for boys
- Ranked #4,270 in 2024
- 4 boys registered in 2024
- Peak: 2015 (6 births)
Eghosa registered for girls
- Ranked #5,669 in 2022
- 3 girls registered in 2022
- Peak: 2022 (3 births)
Meaning
What does Eghosa mean?
Eghosa is a given name of Edo origin from the Edo people of southern Nigeria. The name is believed to have its roots in the Edo language, which is a Kwa language spoken predominantly in Edo State.
The Edo people have a rich cultural heritage dating back centuries, and many of their traditional names carry deep meanings. The name Eghosa is thought to be derived from the Edo words "egho" meaning "wealth" or "riches" and "osa" meaning "attracts" or "draws." Thus, the name Eghosa can be interpreted as "one who attracts wealth" or "one who draws riches."
In Edo culture, names often reflect the hopes and aspirations of parents for their children. The name Eghosa may have been given to a child in the hopes that they would enjoy prosperity and abundance throughout their life.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Eghosa can be found in the historical records of the Benin Kingdom, which was a powerful empire in what is now modern-day Nigeria. The Benin Kingdom was known for its sophisticated artistic traditions, including intricate bronze sculptures and carvings.
Over the centuries, several notable individuals have borne the name Eghosa. One such figure was Eghosa Imasogie, a prominent Edo chief who lived in the 17th century and played a significant role in the political affairs of the Benin Kingdom.
Another individual of note was Eghosa Iyamu, a 19th-century Edo trader and diplomat who helped facilitate trade and diplomatic relations between the Benin Kingdom and European powers.
In more recent times, Eghosa Imasuen (born 1976) is a notable Nigerian filmmaker and director known for his work in the Nigerian film industry, often referred to as Nollywood.
Eghosa Omoigui (born 1959) is a Nigerian-American entrepreneur and computer scientist who has made significant contributions to the development of internet technologies and software systems.
Eghosa Ekhator (born 1998) is a professional basketball player from Nigeria who plays in the National Basketball Association (NBA) for the Sacramento Kings.
These are just a few examples of individuals who have carried the name Eghosa throughout history, reflecting its enduring presence in Edo culture and its association with wealth, prosperity, and success.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Eghosa over time
The chart below compares boys and girls registered as Eghosa in England and Wales, from 1997 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 Eghosa, the clearest high point is 2015. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2024, compared with 6 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Eghosa by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Eghosa 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 | #4194 | 12 | 3 |
| 2010s | #4365 | 18 | 5 |
| 2000s | #3589 | 4 | 1 |
| 1990s | #2859 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Eghosa
- Ethan 77,394
- Edward 53,212
- Elliot 23,450
- Elijah 22,369
- Ellis 19,358
- Elliott 16,964
- Evan 14,535
- Ezra 11,838
- Ewan 10,685
- Eli 8,126
- Elias 7,049
- Eric 6,654
FAQ
Eghosa: questions and answers
How popular is the name Eghosa in the UK right now?
In 2024, Eghosa was ranked #4270 for boys in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Eghosa most popular?
The peak year on record was 2015, with 6 babies registered as Eghosa in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Eghosa?
A masculine name of Nigerian (Edo) origin meaning "turn of story".
How many people are called Eghosa in the UK?
A total of 37 babies have been registered as Eghosa across the 10 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.