UK girl's name
Rashana
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "well-balanced" or "sweet scent".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2005. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Rashana is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Rashana popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2005 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4798, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2005, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2005 to 2005. 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.
Rashana is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Rashana. 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 2006 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Rashana ranked #4798 for girls in England and Wales in 2005, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2005, when 3 girls were registered as Rashana.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Rashana as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4798
2005
Births in 2005
3
Latest year
Peak year
2005
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Rashana mean?
The name Rashana originates from the ancient Sanskrit language, which was predominant in the Indian subcontinent during the Vedic period, around 1500-500 BCE. The name is derived from the Sanskrit root "rash," meaning "to shine" or "to radiate," combined with the feminine suffix "-ana," indicating a feminine name.
In Hindu mythology, Rashana was the name of a minor goddess associated with light and radiance. She was often depicted as a beautiful, luminous figure representing the divine feminine energy. The name Rashana was also found in ancient Hindu texts and scriptures, such as the Vedas and Puranas, where it was used to describe celestial beings or deities associated with brightness and illumination.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Rashana dates back to the 7th century CE, when a princess named Rashana was mentioned in the historical records of the Gupta Empire, which ruled over a significant portion of the Indian subcontinent during that time period.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Rashana. Here are five examples:
1. Rashana Devi (1505-1567), a powerful Queen of the Garhwal Kingdom in present-day Uttarakhand, India, known for her military prowess and leadership.
2. Rashana Begum (1675-1723), a renowned Sufi poet and mystic from the Mughal Empire, celebrated for her spiritual compositions and teachings.
3. Rashana Imtiaz (1908-1986), a pioneering Pakistani educator and women's rights activist who advocated for girls' education and social reforms.
4. Rashana Khan (1925-2001), an Indian classical dancer and choreographer, widely regarded as one of the pioneers of the Kathak dance form.
5. Rashana Aziz (born 1972), an accomplished Egyptian writer and journalist, known for her novels exploring social and cultural issues in the Middle East.
While the name Rashana has its roots in ancient Sanskrit and Hindu traditions, it has transcended cultural boundaries and gained popularity in various regions, particularly in South Asia and parts of the Middle East, where it is often associated with qualities such as radiance, beauty, and enlightenment.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Rashana by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Rashana 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 | #4798 | 3 | 1 |
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FAQ
Rashana: questions and answers
How popular is the name Rashana in the UK right now?
In 2005, Rashana was ranked #4798 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Rashana most popular?
The peak year on record was 2005, with 3 babies registered as Rashana in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Rashana?
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "well-balanced" or "sweet scent".
How many people are called Rashana in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Rashana 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.