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UK girl's name

Sapna

A feminine given name of Sanskrit origin meaning "dream" or "vision".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2012. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Sapna is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Sapna popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2012 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5876, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1996, with 9 births.

This profile covers 42 England and Wales registrations across 9 recorded years from 1996 to 2012. 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 33% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 42 living people in the UK are called Sapna. 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 2013 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Sapna ranked #5876 for girls in England and Wales in 2012, with 3 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 1996, when 9 girls were registered as Sapna.
  • About 42 living people in the UK are estimated to have Sapna as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#5876

2012

Births in 2012

3

Latest year

Peak year

1996

9 births

Estimated living

42

2026

Meaning

What does Sapna mean?

The name Sapna originates from the Sanskrit language, an ancient Indo-Aryan language that was used in the Indian subcontinent. The word "sapna" in Sanskrit means "dream" or "vision." The name can be traced back to ancient Hindu texts and scriptures, including the Vedas and the Puranas.

One of the earliest recorded references to the name Sapna can be found in the Mahabharata, an ancient Indian epic dating back to around the 8th century BCE. In the epic, Sapna is mentioned as the name of a character who appears in dreams and visions.

Throughout history, the name Sapna has been associated with various figures, both real and fictional. One of the earliest known individuals to bear the name was Sapna, a Buddhist nun who lived in the 5th century CE and was known for her religious devotion and teachings.

In the realm of literature, Sapna was the name of a character in the 16th-century Punjabi folktale "Heer Ranjha," a tragic love story that has been adapted into numerous literary and artistic works over the centuries.

Another notable figure named Sapna was Sapna Gaidamak, a 17th-century Russian merchant and philanthropist who is remembered for her contributions to the development of the city of Moscow.

In more recent times, Sapna Awasthi (born 1967) is an Indian classical singer and exponent of the Khayal style of Hindustani classical music. She has performed extensively both in India and internationally.

Sapna Bhavnani (born 1977) is an Indian actress and television host who has appeared in several Bollywood films and television shows, known for her work in projects like "Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi" and "Bigg Boss."

The name Sapna has also been used in various literary works, films, and television shows, often symbolizing dreams, aspirations, and the pursuit of one's desires.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Sapna over time

The chart below shows babies named Sapna registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2012. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Sapna, the clearest high point is 1996. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2012, compared with 9 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Sapna
02579199620042012

Decades

Sapna by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Sapna 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 #5876 3 1
2000s #3922 20 5
1990s #2602 19 3

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FAQ

Sapna: questions and answers

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

In 2012, Sapna was ranked #5876 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.

When was Sapna most popular?

The peak year on record was 1996, with 9 babies registered as Sapna in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Sapna?

A feminine given name of Sanskrit origin meaning "dream" or "vision".

How many people are called Sapna in the UK?

A total of 42 babies have been registered as Sapna across the 9 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.