UK girl's name
Richa
A feminine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "wealthy" or "prosperous".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2014. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Richa is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Richa popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2014 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4684, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2006, with 8 births.
This profile covers 60 England and Wales registrations across 14 recorded years from 1996 to 2014. 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 50% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 60 living people in the UK are called Richa. 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 2015 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Richa ranked #4684 for girls in England and Wales in 2014, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2006, when 8 girls were registered as Richa.
- • About 60 living people in the UK are estimated to have Richa as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4684
2014
Births in 2014
4
Latest year
Peak year
2006
8 births
Estimated living
60
2026
Meaning
What does Richa mean?
The name Richa has its origins in Sanskrit, an ancient Indo-Aryan language from the Indian subcontinent. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "riccha," which means "desire" or "wish." The name likely emerged in ancient India, where Sanskrit was widely used as a scholarly and religious language.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Mahabharata, a renowned Indian epic dating back to around the 8th century BCE. In the text, Richa is mentioned as the name of a female character, though not much is known about her significance or role.
Throughout history, the name Richa has been borne by several notable individuals. One such person was Richa Mukherjee, an Indian author and journalist who lived from 1908 to 1998. She is known for her contributions to Bengali literature and her work in promoting women's rights and education.
Another prominent figure was Richa Sharma, a celebrated Indian classical dancer who lived from 1924 to 2003. She was a renowned exponent of the Kathak dance form and received numerous accolades, including the Padma Shri, one of India's highest civilian honors.
In the field of art, Richa Nath (born 1971) is a notable Indian contemporary artist known for her mixed-media installations and sculptures. Her work often explores themes of identity, memory, and the human experience.
Richa Chadha (born 1986) is a popular Indian actress who has appeared in numerous Bollywood films and web series. She is known for her versatile performances and has won several awards for her acting abilities.
Richa Gangopadhyay (born 1984) is an Indian classical vocalist and a leading exponent of the Khyal style of Hindustani classical music. She has received several prestigious awards, including the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award, for her contributions to Indian classical music.
These are just a few examples of individuals who have carried the name Richa throughout history, each leaving their mark in various fields and contributing to the rich cultural tapestry of their respective regions.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Richa over time
The chart below shows babies named Richa registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2014. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Richa, the clearest high point is 2006. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2014, compared with 8 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Richa by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Richa 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #4579 | 22 | 5 |
| 2000s | #4180 | 26 | 6 |
| 1990s | #3237 | 12 | 3 |
Related
Names similar to Richa
- Ruby 60,551
- Rebecca 45,764
- Rosie 35,558
- Rachel 19,034
- Rose 18,043
- Robyn 14,556
- Rosa 6,236
- Rhiannon 6,180
- Rachael 4,702
- Rebekah 4,395
- Rhianna 4,177
- Ruth 4,118
FAQ
Richa: questions and answers
How popular is the name Richa in the UK right now?
In 2014, Richa was ranked #4684 for girls in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Richa most popular?
The peak year on record was 2006, with 8 babies registered as Richa in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Richa?
A feminine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "wealthy" or "prosperous".
How many people are called Richa in the UK?
A total of 60 babies have been registered as Richa across the 14 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.