UK boy's name
Kushagra
A masculine Indian name meaning "master warrior" or "very valorous".
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.
Kushagra is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Kushagra popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5119, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2013, with 3 births.
This profile covers 12 England and Wales registrations across 4 recorded years from 2013 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 Kushagra. 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
- • Kushagra ranked #5119 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2013, when 3 boys were registered as Kushagra.
- • About 12 living people in the UK are estimated to have Kushagra as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5119
2024
Births in 2024
3
Latest year
Peak year
2013
3 births
Estimated living
12
2026
Meaning
What does Kushagra mean?
Kushagra is a name of Sanskrit origin, derived from the words "Kusha" meaning "sacred grass" and "Agra" meaning "foremost" or "excellent." It is a name found primarily in the Hindu culture of the Indian subcontinent, dating back to ancient times.
The earliest known reference to the name Kushagra can be traced back to the Hindu sacred texts, the Vedas, written between 1500 BCE and 500 BCE. In these ancient scriptures, the name is mentioned in association with various rituals and ceremonies involving the use of sacred grass.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Kushagra was a renowned scholar and philosopher who lived in the 5th century BCE. He was known for his contributions to the study of ancient Indian philosophy and his interpretation of the Upanishads.
During the medieval period, the name Kushagra gained popularity among the ruling classes and nobility in various parts of India. One notable figure was Kushagra Deva, a king of the Solanki dynasty who ruled parts of present-day Gujarat and Rajasthan from 1143 to 1173 CE. He was known for his patronage of the arts and architecture.
In the 16th century, a prominent poet and writer named Kushagra Mishra gained recognition for his works in Sanskrit and Hindi literature. His compositions were acclaimed for their lyrical beauty and profound insights into human nature.
Another notable individual with the name Kushagra was a renowned mathematician and astronomer who lived in the 18th century. He made significant contributions to the field of celestial mechanics and his works were widely studied in academic circles.
In more recent times, Kushagra Vaid, born in 1942, was a celebrated Indian classical vocalist and composer. He was awarded the prestigious Padma Shri, one of India's highest civilian honors, for his contributions to the field of music.
Throughout its long history, the name Kushagra has been associated with individuals who have achieved excellence and distinction in various fields, reflecting the essence of its meaning as "foremost" or "excellent."
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Kushagra over time
The chart below shows babies named Kushagra registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2013 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 Kushagra, the clearest high point is 2013. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2024, compared with 3 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Kushagra by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Kushagra 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 | #4954 | 6 | 2 |
| 2010s | #4716 | 6 | 2 |
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FAQ
Kushagra: questions and answers
How popular is the name Kushagra in the UK right now?
In 2024, Kushagra was ranked #5119 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Kushagra most popular?
The peak year on record was 2013, with 3 babies registered as Kushagra in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Kushagra?
A masculine Indian name meaning "master warrior" or "very valorous".
How many people are called Kushagra in the UK?
A total of 12 babies have been registered as Kushagra 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.