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UK girl's name

Solyana

A feminine name of Slavic origin meaning "of the sun".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Solyana is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Solyana popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4843, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2012, with 5 births.

This profile covers 32 England and Wales registrations across 8 recorded years from 2009 to 2024. 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 80% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 32 living people in the UK are called Solyana. 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 2025 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Solyana ranked #4843 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 4 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2012, when 5 girls were registered as Solyana.
  • About 32 living people in the UK are estimated to have Solyana as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#4843

2024

Births in 2024

4

Latest year

Peak year

2012

5 births

Estimated living

32

2026

Meaning

What does Solyana mean?

The given name Solyana finds its origins in the Sanskrit language, with roots dating back to ancient India and the Vedic period. The name is derived from the Sanskrit words "sol" meaning "to shine" and "yana" meaning "journey" or "path," suggesting a meaning akin to "radiant journey" or "luminous path."

In Hindu mythology, the name Solyana is closely associated with the concept of enlightenment and spiritual awakening. It is believed to have been used as a symbolic representation of the journey towards self-realization and the attainment of inner light.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Solyana can be found in the ancient Hindu scripture, the Upanishads, where it is referenced as a metaphor for the pursuit of divine knowledge and wisdom.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Solyana. One of the earliest known figures was Solyana Rishi (c. 800 BCE), a revered Hindu sage and philosopher who is credited with authoring several sacred hymns in the Rigveda, one of the oldest scriptures of Hinduism.

Another prominent Solyana was Solyana Devi (c. 1450 CE), a renowned mystic and spiritual teacher from the Bhakti movement in India. She was known for her devotional poetry and her teachings on the path of love and devotion to the divine.

In the realm of art and literature, Solyana Ghosh (1876-1950) was a celebrated Bengali poet and writer who is regarded as a pioneer of modern Bengali literature. Her works explored themes of spirituality, feminism, and social reform.

Moving to the modern era, Solyana Sambhaji (1920-1966) was an influential Indian classical dancer and choreographer. She was instrumental in reviving and promoting the traditional Kathak dance form and is credited with popularizing it both in India and abroad.

Lastly, Solyana Ramakrishnan (b. 1948) is a renowned Indian classical singer and exponent of the Carnatic music tradition. She has received numerous accolades and awards for her contributions to the preservation and promotion of this ancient art form.

While the name Solyana may not be as common in modern times, its historical roots and symbolic significance continue to resonate, particularly in the Indian subcontinent and among those interested in spirituality, philosophy, and the arts.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Solyana over time

The chart below shows babies named Solyana registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2009 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Solyana, the clearest high point is 2012. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2024, compared with 5 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Solyana
01345200920162024

Decades

Solyana by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Solyana 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 #4234 14 3
2010s #5066 15 4
2000s #5556 3 1

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FAQ

Solyana: questions and answers

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

In 2024, Solyana was ranked #4843 for girls in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.

When was Solyana most popular?

The peak year on record was 2012, with 5 babies registered as Solyana in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Solyana?

A feminine name of Slavic origin meaning "of the sun".

How many people are called Solyana in the UK?

A total of 32 babies have been registered as Solyana across the 8 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.