UK girl's name
Ramesha
A feminine name of Indian origin meaning "night goddess".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2002. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Ramesha is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Ramesha popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2002 in this profile. In that release it ranked #2868, with 5 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2002, with 5 births.
This profile covers 8 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 1997 to 2002. 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.
Ramesha is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 8 living people in the UK are called Ramesha. 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 2003 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Ramesha ranked #2868 for girls in England and Wales in 2002, with 5 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2002, when 5 girls were registered as Ramesha.
- • About 8 living people in the UK are estimated to have Ramesha as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#2868
2002
Births in 2002
5
Latest year
Peak year
2002
5 births
Estimated living
8
2026
Meaning
What does Ramesha mean?
The name Ramesha has its origins in the Sanskrit language of ancient India. Sanskrit was the classical literary language of the Indian subcontinent, and many Hindu names and words derive from it. Ramesha is a combination of two Sanskrit words: "Rama," which means "pleasing" or "delightful," and "isha," meaning "lord" or "master."
The name Ramesha is closely associated with the Hindu deity Lord Rama, who is considered an avatar (incarnation) of the god Vishnu. Rama is the central figure in the ancient Sanskrit epic Ramayana, one of the two major Hindu epics. The Ramayana narrates the story of Rama, his wife Sita, and his journey across India accompanied by his devotee brother Lakshmana.
One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Ramesha can be found in the Puranas, a vast genre of Hindu religious texts composed between the 3rd and 10th centuries CE. The Puranas contain numerous stories and legends related to various Hindu deities, including Rama and his incarnations.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Ramesha. One of the earliest was Ramesha Svami (1608-1687), a Hindu philosopher and scholar who wrote extensively on the Advaita Vedanta philosophy. Another prominent individual was Ramesha Chandra Dutta (1824-1909), a Bengali writer, philosopher, and social reformer who advocated for the rights of women and opposed child marriage.
In the 20th century, Ramesha Nath Bajpai (1900-1980) was an Indian diplomat and statesman who served as the second Governor-General of India from 1948 to 1950. Ramesha Chandra Majumdar (1888-1980) was a renowned Indian historian and scholar who made significant contributions to the study of ancient Indian history and culture.
Another notable figure was Ramesha Chandra Dutt (1848-1909), a Bengali writer, translator, and civil servant who translated several Sanskrit literary works into English, including the Ramayana and the Mahabharata. His translations helped to popularize Indian literature in the West.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals who have borne the name Ramesha throughout history. The name continues to be popular among Hindus, particularly those from the Indian subcontinent, as a way to honor and pay tribute to the revered deity Lord Rama.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Ramesha over time
The chart below shows babies named Ramesha registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1997 to 2002. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Ramesha, the clearest high point is 2002. The latest England and Wales figure is 5 births in 2002, compared with 5 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Ramesha by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Ramesha 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 | #2868 | 5 | 1 |
| 1990s | #3824 | 3 | 1 |
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FAQ
Ramesha: questions and answers
How popular is the name Ramesha in the UK right now?
In 2002, Ramesha was ranked #2868 for girls in England and Wales, with 5 births registered.
When was Ramesha most popular?
The peak year on record was 2002, with 5 babies registered as Ramesha in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Ramesha?
A feminine name of Indian origin meaning "night goddess".
How many people are called Ramesha in the UK?
A total of 8 babies have been registered as Ramesha across the 2 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.