UK boy's name
Sneh
A masculine Hindu name meaning love or affection.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2011. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Sneh is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Sneh popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2011 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3830, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2011, with 4 births.
This profile covers 4 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2011 to 2011. 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.
Sneh is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 4 living people in the UK are called Sneh. 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 2012 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Sneh ranked #3830 for boys in England and Wales in 2011, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2011, when 4 boys were registered as Sneh.
- • About 4 living people in the UK are estimated to have Sneh as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3830
2011
Births in 2011
4
Latest year
Peak year
2011
4 births
Estimated living
4
2026
Meaning
What does Sneh mean?
The name Sneh has its origins in the Sanskrit language of ancient India. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "sneha," which means love, affection, and tenderness. The name is believed to have been in use since the time of the Vedas, the oldest Hindu scriptures, which date back to around 1500 BCE.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Sneh can be found in the Mahabharata, the ancient Indian epic poem that dates back to around the 8th century BCE. In the text, the name is used to refer to a character who embodies the qualities of love and compassion.
Over the centuries, the name Sneh has been associated with various historical figures in India. One notable example is Sneh Prasad, a 19th-century Indian freedom fighter who played a significant role in the Indian independence movement against British rule. He was born in 1857 and died in 1932.
Another famous individual with the name Sneh was Sneh Banerjee, a renowned Indian classical dancer who was born in 1925 and passed away in 2022. She was a pioneer in the field of Kathak dance and was widely acclaimed for her contributions to the art form.
In the realm of literature, Sneh Gupta was a celebrated Hindi poet and writer who lived from 1927 to 2016. His works explored themes of love, longing, and the human experience, often drawing inspiration from the name's meaning.
Sneh Lata Verma, born in 1944, is a prominent Indian politician and social activist who has dedicated her life to empowering women and promoting social justice. She has served as a member of the Indian Parliament and has been actively involved in various women's rights movements.
Sneh Anand, born in 1968, is a renowned Indian television personality and actor who has appeared in numerous popular shows and films. He is known for his versatile performances and has received critical acclaim for his portrayal of diverse characters.
While the name Sneh has its roots in ancient India, it has transcended cultural boundaries and is now used in various parts of the world, carrying with it the essence of love and affection.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Sneh by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Sneh 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 | #3830 | 4 | 1 |
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FAQ
Sneh: questions and answers
How popular is the name Sneh in the UK right now?
In 2011, Sneh was ranked #3830 for boys in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Sneh most popular?
The peak year on record was 2011, with 4 babies registered as Sneh in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Sneh?
A masculine Hindu name meaning love or affection.
How many people are called Sneh in the UK?
A total of 4 babies have been registered as Sneh 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.