UK girl's name
Lashana
A feminine given name of Maori origin meaning "bright and shining".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2008. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Lashana is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Lashana popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2008 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5545, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2003, with 5 births.
This profile covers 8 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 2003 to 2008. 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 60% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 8 living people in the UK are called Lashana. 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 2009 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Lashana ranked #5545 for girls in England and Wales in 2008, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2003, when 5 girls were registered as Lashana.
- • About 8 living people in the UK are estimated to have Lashana as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5545
2008
Births in 2008
3
Latest year
Peak year
2003
5 births
Estimated living
8
2026
Meaning
What does Lashana mean?
The name Lashana has its origins in the Sanskrit language, which is an ancient Indo-Aryan language that dates back to the 2nd millennium BCE and was the root of many modern languages spoken in South Asia. Lashana is believed to be derived from the Sanskrit word "lashana," which means "beauty" or "charm."
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Lashana can be found in the ancient Hindu text, the Mahabharata, which is an epic tale that dates back to around the 8th century BCE. In the Mahabharata, Lashana is mentioned as the name of a beautiful princess, suggesting that the name was already in use during that time period.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals named Lashana. One example is Lashana Baqer, an Iraqi-American activist and author who was born in 1983. She is known for her work advocating for women's rights and promoting cultural understanding between the Middle East and the West.
Another notable Lashana is Lashana Lynch, a British actress born in 1987. She gained widespread recognition for her role as Maria Rambeau in the 2019 Marvel Cinematic Universe film, Captain Marvel.
In the realm of literature, Lashana Khail was an Afghan poet and writer who lived in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. She is considered one of the pioneers of modern Afghan poetry and is renowned for her works that explored themes of love, spirituality, and national identity.
Moving to the world of sports, Lashana Monique was a Jamaican sprinter who competed in the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia. She specialized in the 100-meter and 200-meter events and won a bronze medal as part of the Jamaican 4x100-meter relay team.
Lastly, in the realm of music, Lashana Coulter was a Canadian singer-songwriter born in 1973. She gained recognition for her unique blend of folk, pop, and rock music, and her lyrics often explored themes of personal growth and self-discovery.
While the name Lashana may have evolved and taken on different cultural meanings over time, its origins can be traced back to the ancient Sanskrit language, where it was associated with beauty and charm. Throughout history, the name has been carried by individuals from various backgrounds and professions, each leaving their own unique mark on the world.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Lashana over time
The chart below shows babies named Lashana registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2003 to 2008. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Lashana, the clearest high point is 2003. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2008, compared with 5 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Lashana by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Lashana 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | #4322 | 8 | 2 |
Related
Names similar to Lashana
- Lily 72,956
- Lucy 70,663
- Lauren 50,664
- Leah 33,185
- Lola 24,525
- Layla 24,520
- Laura 23,471
- Lilly 21,714
- Lydia 18,353
- Libby 14,515
- Lara 13,415
- Lacey 13,406
FAQ
Lashana: questions and answers
How popular is the name Lashana in the UK right now?
In 2008, Lashana was ranked #5545 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Lashana most popular?
The peak year on record was 2003, with 5 babies registered as Lashana in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Lashana?
A feminine given name of Maori origin meaning "bright and shining".
How many people are called Lashana in the UK?
A total of 8 babies have been registered as Lashana across the 2 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.