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UK girl's name

Msgana

An Ambundu name meaning "the strong one" or "stubborn child".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2023. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Msgana is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Msgana popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2023 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5687, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2023, with 3 births.

This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2023 to 2023. 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.

Msgana is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.

We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Msgana. 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 2024 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Msgana ranked #5687 for girls in England and Wales in 2023, with 3 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2023, when 3 girls were registered as Msgana.
  • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Msgana as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#5687

2023

Births in 2023

3

Latest year

Peak year

2023

3 births

Estimated living

3

2026

Meaning

What does Msgana mean?

The name Msgana has its roots in the ancient Semitic languages of the Middle East. It is believed to have originated from the Akkadian word "muṣgânu," which means "protector" or "guardian." This name can be traced back to the region of Mesopotamia, which encompasses modern-day Iraq, parts of Syria, and eastern Turkey, during the time of the Akkadian Empire (circa 2350–2150 BCE).

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Msgana can be found in cuneiform inscriptions from the ancient city of Uruk, located in present-day Iraq. These inscriptions date back to the 3rd century BCE and refer to a high-ranking official named Msgana who served under the reign of King Seleucus I Nicator.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Msgana. One such individual was Msgana ibn Yazid, a prominent Arab military commander who lived during the 8th century CE. He played a crucial role in the Muslim conquest of Transoxiana (modern-day Central Asia) and was renowned for his strategic prowess and leadership abilities.

Another notable figure was Msgana al-Rumi, a renowned Persian poet and philosopher who lived in the 9th century CE. He was celebrated for his contributions to the literary and intellectual circles of the Abbasid Caliphate and his works were widely studied and admired across the Islamic world.

In the 12th century, there was Msgana al-Moqri, a revered Islamic scholar and jurist from Andalusia (modern-day Spain). He was renowned for his expertise in Quranic recitation and Islamic jurisprudence, and his teachings influenced many generations of scholars.

The name Msgana also had a presence in the Byzantine Empire. One notable figure was Msgana Komnenos, a Byzantine nobleman and military commander who lived in the 11th century. He played a significant role in the military campaigns against the Seljuk Turks and was celebrated for his bravery and strategic acumen.

While the name Msgana has its roots in ancient Semitic languages, it has been adapted and used in various cultures and regions throughout history, reflecting the diverse and rich tapestry of human civilizations.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Decades

Msgana by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Msgana 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 #5687 3 1

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FAQ

Msgana: questions and answers

How popular is the name Msgana in the UK right now?

In 2023, Msgana was ranked #5687 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.

When was Msgana most popular?

The peak year on record was 2023, with 3 babies registered as Msgana in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Msgana?

An Ambundu name meaning "the strong one" or "stubborn child".

How many people are called Msgana in the UK?

A total of 3 babies have been registered as Msgana 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.