UK girl's name
Megha
A feminine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "cloud".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2021. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Megha is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Megha popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2021 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5581, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2006, with 9 births.
This profile covers 114 England and Wales registrations across 24 recorded years from 1996 to 2021. 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 33% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 113 living people in the UK are called Megha. 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 2022 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Megha ranked #5581 for girls in England and Wales in 2021, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2006, when 9 girls were registered as Megha.
- • About 113 living people in the UK are estimated to have Megha as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5581
2021
Births in 2021
3
Latest year
Peak year
2006
9 births
Estimated living
113
2026
Meaning
What does Megha mean?
The name Megha originates from Sanskrit, an ancient Indo-Aryan language that dates back to the 2nd millennium BCE. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "megha," which means "cloud" or "rain." The name is widely used in various parts of the Indian subcontinent, including India, Nepal, and Bangladesh.
In Hindu mythology, Megha is one of the names associated with the god Indra, the king of the devas (gods) and the lord of rain and thunderstorms. The name is also mentioned in several ancient Hindu texts, such as the Vedas and the Puranas, which are among the most significant religious and cultural texts of Hinduism.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Megha can be found in the Rigveda, one of the four canonical sacred texts of Hinduism. The Rigveda, composed around 1500-1200 BCE, contains hymns praising the gods and addressing various aspects of life, including nature and natural phenomena.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Megha. One of the most famous was Megha Thera (circa 3rd century BCE), a Buddhist monk and an arahant (enlightened being) who lived during the time of the Buddha. He is known for his teachings and contributions to Buddhist literature.
Another prominent figure with the name Megha was Megha Duta (circa 6th century CE), a Sanskrit poet and playwright from ancient India. He is best known for his work "Meghaduta," a lyrical poem that describes the journey of a yaksha (a nature spirit) who is sent as a messenger to his wife in the Himalayan mountains.
In more recent times, Megha Akash (born 1995) is an Indian actress who has appeared in several Tamil and Telugu films. Megha Ramaswamy (born 1982) is an Indian classical dancer and choreographer known for her contributions to the Bharatanatyam dance form.
Megha Ganne (born 2003) is an American amateur golfer who gained recognition for her impressive performance at the 2021 U.S. Women's Open, where she finished as the low amateur at the age of 17.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals who have borne the name Megha throughout history, highlighting its cultural and historical significance across various regions and time periods.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Megha over time
The chart below shows babies named Megha registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2021. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Megha, the clearest high point is 2006. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2021, compared with 9 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Megha by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Megha 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 | #5058 | 7 | 2 |
| 2010s | #4999 | 32 | 8 |
| 2000s | #3219 | 58 | 10 |
| 1990s | #3145 | 17 | 4 |
Related
Names similar to Megha
- Megan 70,884
- Mia 67,204
- Molly 47,734
- Millie 44,390
- Maisie 32,671
- Matilda 29,965
- Maya 26,445
- Madison 18,441
- Maria 17,304
- Mollie 15,914
- Martha 15,116
- Maddison 14,918
FAQ
Megha: questions and answers
How popular is the name Megha in the UK right now?
In 2021, Megha was ranked #5581 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Megha most popular?
The peak year on record was 2006, with 9 babies registered as Megha in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Megha?
A feminine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "cloud".
How many people are called Megha in the UK?
A total of 114 babies have been registered as Megha across the 24 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.