UK girl's name
Meghna
A feminine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "cloud" or "clouded sky".
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.
Meghna is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Meghna popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5891, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1999, with 10 births.
This profile covers 138 England and Wales registrations across 24 recorded years from 1996 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 30% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 137 living people in the UK are called Meghna. 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
- • Meghna ranked #5891 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1999, when 10 girls were registered as Meghna.
- • About 137 living people in the UK are estimated to have Meghna as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5891
2024
Births in 2024
3
Latest year
Peak year
1999
10 births
Estimated living
137
2026
Meaning
What does Meghna mean?
Meghna is a Sanskrit name with origins dating back to ancient India. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "megha," which means "cloud." The name is believed to have been in use since the Vedic period, around 1500-500 BCE.
In Hindu mythology, there are references to the name Meghna in various texts. One of the earliest mentions is in the Ramayana, an ancient Sanskrit epic. In the Ramayana, Meghna is the name of the son of the demon king Ravana, who fought against Lord Rama.
The name Meghna has also been associated with the Hindu goddess Saraswati, the deity of knowledge, music, and arts. Some believe that the name symbolizes the gentle and nurturing nature of clouds, which bring rain and sustenance to the Earth.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Meghna dates back to the 7th century CE, when a princess named Meghna was mentioned in historical texts from the Pala Empire in ancient Bengal (present-day Bangladesh and parts of India).
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Meghna. One of the most famous was Meghna Thakur (1363-1443), a medieval Bengali poet and mystic who composed devotional songs dedicated to the Hindu deity Chaitanya Mahaprabhu.
Another prominent figure was Meghna Guhathakurta (1897-1976), a Bengali educator and activist who played a significant role in the Indian independence movement and worked towards the empowerment of women in undivided Bengal.
In more recent times, Meghna Gulzar (born 1974) is an Indian film director and screenwriter known for films like "Filhaal" and "Talvar." She is the daughter of renowned lyricist and poet Gulzar and has won several awards for her work.
Meghna Naidu (born 1980) is an Indian classical dancer and choreographer who has performed extensively both in India and abroad, promoting the art of Kuchipudi dance.
Meghna Pant (born 1987) is an Indian model and actress who has appeared in various Bollywood films and television shows, gaining popularity for her roles in projects like "Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi" and "Lajwanti."
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Meghna over time
The chart below shows babies named Meghna registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 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 Meghna, the clearest high point is 1999. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2024, compared with 10 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Meghna by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Meghna 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 | #4669 | 9 | 2 |
| 2010s | #4194 | 47 | 9 |
| 2000s | #2818 | 59 | 9 |
| 1990s | #2758 | 23 | 4 |
Related
Names similar to Meghna
- 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
Meghna: questions and answers
How popular is the name Meghna in the UK right now?
In 2024, Meghna was ranked #5891 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Meghna most popular?
The peak year on record was 1999, with 10 babies registered as Meghna in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Meghna?
A feminine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "cloud" or "clouded sky".
How many people are called Meghna in the UK?
A total of 138 babies have been registered as Meghna 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.