UK girl's name
Muska
A feminine name of Indian origin meaning "fragrant".
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.
Muska is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Muska popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2023 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4056, with 5 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2017, with 8 births.
This profile covers 63 England and Wales registrations across 12 recorded years from 2004 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.
The latest count is about 63% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 63 living people in the UK are called Muska. 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
- • Muska ranked #4056 for girls in England and Wales in 2023, with 5 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2017, when 8 girls were registered as Muska.
- • About 63 living people in the UK are estimated to have Muska as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4056
2023
Births in 2023
5
Latest year
Peak year
2017
8 births
Estimated living
63
2026
Meaning
What does Muska mean?
The name Muska has its origins in the Sanskrit language, spoken in ancient India. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word "muska," which means "fragrant" or "aromatic." This linguistic connection suggests that the name may have initially been associated with pleasant fragrances or aromatic plants.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Muska can be found in the ancient Hindu scriptures, the Vedas. In these sacred texts, Muska is mentioned as the name of a minor deity associated with herbs and fragrances. This reference indicates that the name has been in use for thousands of years, dating back to the earliest days of Hindu mythology and religious traditions.
During the medieval period, the name Muska appeared in various historical records across the Indian subcontinent. For example, a 12th-century manuscript from the Chola Empire in southern India mentions a nobleman named Muska, who served as a court advisor to the king. This suggests that the name was not only in use but also held a certain level of prestige during that era.
One of the most notable historical figures to bear the name Muska was Muska Khan, a prominent military commander who lived in the 16th century during the reign of the Mughal Emperor Akbar. Muska Khan played a crucial role in several military campaigns and was known for his strategic brilliance and bravery on the battlefield.
Another historical figure named Muska was a 17th-century poet from the Deccan region of India. While little is known about her life, some of her poetic works have survived, providing a glimpse into the literary and cultural landscape of that time.
In the 19th century, Muska Begum was a renowned courtesan and dancer who performed at the court of the Nizam of Hyderabad. Her grace, talent, and cultural influence made her a celebrated figure in the city's artistic circles.
It is worth noting that while the name Muska has its roots in Sanskrit and was primarily used in the Indian subcontinent, it has also been adopted and adapted in other cultures and regions over time. However, the focus of this report is solely on the history and origins of the name as a given name, rather than its use as a surname or in other contexts.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Muska over time
The chart below shows babies named Muska registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2004 to 2023. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Muska, the clearest high point is 2017. The latest England and Wales figure is 5 births in 2023, compared with 8 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Muska by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Muska 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 | #3550 | 18 | 3 |
| 2010s | #4081 | 38 | 7 |
| 2000s | #4581 | 7 | 2 |
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- Madison 18,441
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FAQ
Muska: questions and answers
How popular is the name Muska in the UK right now?
In 2023, Muska was ranked #4056 for girls in England and Wales, with 5 births registered.
When was Muska most popular?
The peak year on record was 2017, with 8 babies registered as Muska in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Muska?
A feminine name of Indian origin meaning "fragrant".
How many people are called Muska in the UK?
A total of 63 babies have been registered as Muska across the 12 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.