UK boy's name
Maurya
An Indian name meaning "belonging to the clan of peacock".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2019. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Maurya is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Maurya popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2019 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3937, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2019, with 4 births.
This profile covers 4 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2019 to 2019. 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.
Maurya is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 4 living people in the UK are called Maurya. 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 2020 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Maurya ranked #3937 for boys in England and Wales in 2019, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2019, when 4 boys were registered as Maurya.
- • About 4 living people in the UK are estimated to have Maurya as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3937
2019
Births in 2019
4
Latest year
Peak year
2019
4 births
Estimated living
4
2026
Meaning
What does Maurya mean?
The name Maurya has its origins in ancient India, with the Maurya Empire that ruled from 322 BCE to 185 BCE. The Maurya dynasty was founded by Chandragupta Maurya, who overthrew the Nanda dynasty and established one of the largest empires in ancient India. The name Maurya is derived from the Sanskrit word "Mura," which means "peacock." The peacock was a symbol of royalty and power in ancient India, and the Maurya rulers were known for their wealth and splendor.
The Maurya Empire was a significant period in Indian history, and many historical texts and scriptures from that time mention the name Maurya. The Arthashastra, an ancient Indian treatise on statecraft, economics, and military strategy, was written during the Maurya period and refers to the rulers and their policies. The Buddhist text, the Ashokavadana, also mentions the Maurya ruler Ashoka, who played a crucial role in the spread of Buddhism across South Asia.
The most famous Maurya ruler was Ashoka, who ruled from 268 BCE to 232 BCE. Ashoka was known for his embrace of Buddhist principles and his promotion of non-violence and religious tolerance. He is credited with erecting numerous rock and pillar edicts across his empire, which spread his teachings and policies. Another notable Maurya ruler was Chandragupta Maurya, the founder of the dynasty, who is mentioned in ancient Greek accounts by writers such as Plutarch and Justin.
Other historical figures who bore the name Maurya include Bindusara, who ruled from 297 BCE to 273 BCE and was the father of Ashoka. Samprati, who ruled from 232 BCE to 224 BCE, was another Maurya ruler, although little is known about his reign. Brihadratha, who ruled from 185 BCE to 180 BCE, was the last Maurya ruler before the empire's decline and eventual downfall.
The name Maurya has also been used by various other historical figures, including Maurya Vatsyayana, an ancient Indian philosopher and the author of the Kama Sutra, a treatise on human sexual behavior and love. The name Maurya has carried a legacy of power, wealth, and cultural significance throughout Indian history, and it continues to be used as a first name in modern times.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Maurya by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Maurya 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 | #3937 | 4 | 1 |
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FAQ
Maurya: questions and answers
How popular is the name Maurya in the UK right now?
In 2019, Maurya was ranked #3937 for boys in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Maurya most popular?
The peak year on record was 2019, with 4 babies registered as Maurya in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Maurya?
An Indian name meaning "belonging to the clan of peacock".
How many people are called Maurya in the UK?
A total of 4 babies have been registered as Maurya 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.