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UK girl's name

Remas

Remas is a masculine name of unknown meaning and origin.

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.

Remas is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Remas popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2023 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4709, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2011, with 10 births.

This profile covers 64 England and Wales registrations across 12 recorded years from 2009 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 40% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 64 living people in the UK are called Remas. 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

  • Remas ranked #4709 for girls in England and Wales in 2023, with 4 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2011, when 10 girls were registered as Remas.
  • About 64 living people in the UK are estimated to have Remas as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#4709

2023

Births in 2023

4

Latest year

Peak year

2011

10 births

Estimated living

64

2026

Meaning

What does Remas mean?

The name Remas has its origins in ancient Sanskrit, the classical language of the Indian subcontinent. It is believed to have been derived from the Sanskrit word "rema," which means "joy" or "happiness." The name first gained popularity in regions where Sanskrit was widely spoken, including modern-day India, Nepal, and parts of Southeast Asia.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Remas can be found in the Mahabharata, a renowned Hindu epic that dates back to the 8th or 9th century BCE. In this ancient text, Remas is mentioned as the name of a character, although the exact details of their role are unclear due to the complexity and vastness of the epic.

During the classical period of Indian history, which spanned from the 3rd century BCE to the 6th century CE, the name Remas was commonly used among various Hindu communities. It was particularly prevalent in the northern and central regions of the Indian subcontinent, where Sanskrit had a strong cultural influence.

Throughout the centuries, several notable individuals have borne the name Remas. One of the earliest recorded was Remas Acharya, a revered Hindu scholar and philosopher who lived in the 11th century CE. He is credited with writing several influential treatises on Vedanta philosophy, which is a branch of Hindu philosophy that explores the nature of existence and self-realization.

Another prominent figure was Remas Bhattacharya, a 16th-century Bengali poet and mystic who authored several works on Hindu spirituality and devotional poetry. His writings were widely influential in the Vaishnava tradition of Hinduism, which emphasizes devotion to the Hindu deity Vishnu.

In more recent times, Remas Sahay was an Indian freedom fighter who played a significant role in the struggle against British colonial rule in the early 20th century. Born in 1884, he was a prominent member of the Indian National Congress and participated in various non-violent protests and civil disobedience movements.

Remas Masood, born in 1935, was a renowned Pakistani diplomat who served as the country's ambassador to several nations, including the United States and the United Kingdom. He played a crucial role in shaping Pakistan's foreign policy during a turbulent period in the nation's history.

Lastly, Remas Goenka, born in 1957, is an Indian businessman and industrialist who has made significant contributions to the fields of manufacturing and engineering. He is the chairman of the Goenka Group, a diversified conglomerate with interests in various sectors, including textiles, engineering, and infrastructure development.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Remas over time

The chart below shows babies named Remas registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2009 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 Remas, the clearest high point is 2011. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2023, compared with 10 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Remas
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Decades

Remas by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Remas 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 #5189 7 2
2010s #4147 48 9
2000s #2535 9 1

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FAQ

Remas: questions and answers

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

In 2023, Remas was ranked #4709 for girls in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.

When was Remas most popular?

The peak year on record was 2011, with 10 babies registered as Remas in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Remas?

Remas is a masculine name of unknown meaning and origin.

How many people are called Remas in the UK?

A total of 64 babies have been registered as Remas 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.