UK girl's name
Nandana
A feminine name of Indian origin meaning delightful or blissful.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2006. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Nandana is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Nandana popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2006 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4157, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2006, with 4 births.
This profile covers 4 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2006 to 2006. 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.
Nandana is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 4 living people in the UK are called Nandana. 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 2007 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Nandana ranked #4157 for girls in England and Wales in 2006, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2006, when 4 girls were registered as Nandana.
- • About 4 living people in the UK are estimated to have Nandana as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4157
2006
Births in 2006
4
Latest year
Peak year
2006
4 births
Estimated living
4
2026
Meaning
What does Nandana mean?
Nandana is a Sanskrit name that originated in ancient India. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "nanda," which means joy, happiness, or delight. The name is believed to have been in use for thousands of years, with its earliest references found in Hindu scriptures and texts.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Nandana can be found in the Mahabharata, an ancient Indian epic poem that dates back to around the 8th century BCE. In the epic, Nandana is described as the name of a celestial garden in the realm of the gods.
Nandana has also been mentioned in various Hindu mythological texts, such as the Puranas and the Upanishads. In these texts, the name is often associated with deities and celestial beings, symbolizing the joy and happiness they bring to the world.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Nandana. One of the earliest recorded examples is Nandana Deva, a Hindu philosopher and scholar who lived in the 9th century CE. He was a prominent figure in the Navya-Nyaya school of logic and is credited with writing several influential treatises on epistemology and logic.
Another notable figure with the name Nandana was Nandana Mishra, a Sanskrit scholar and poet from the 17th century. He was renowned for his works on grammar, poetry, and literature, and his writings influenced generations of scholars and poets in India.
In more recent times, Nandana Sen, an Indian actress and writer born in 1967, has gained prominence for her work in both Indian and international films. She is also known for her literary works, including novels and short stories.
Nandana Banerjee, born in 1963, is a renowned Indian classical dancer and choreographer. She has made significant contributions to the field of Odissi dance and has performed extensively both in India and abroad.
Nandana Dev Sen, born in 1953, is an Indian writer and children's author. She has written several books for children and young adults, exploring themes of identity, culture, and personal growth.
The name Nandana has remained popular in India and among Indian communities around the world, symbolizing the joy and happiness associated with its meaning.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Nandana by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Nandana 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | #4157 | 4 | 1 |
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FAQ
Nandana: questions and answers
How popular is the name Nandana in the UK right now?
In 2006, Nandana was ranked #4157 for girls in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Nandana most popular?
The peak year on record was 2006, with 4 babies registered as Nandana in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Nandana?
A feminine name of Indian origin meaning delightful or blissful.
How many people are called Nandana in the UK?
A total of 4 babies have been registered as Nandana 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.