UK girl's name
Suhana
A feminine Arabic name meaning "beautiful" or "gorgeous".
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.
Suhana is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Suhana popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #2574, with 10 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2011, with 30 births.
This profile covers 318 England and Wales registrations across 26 recorded years from 1996 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 33% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 316 living people in the UK are called Suhana. 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
- • Suhana ranked #2574 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 10 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2011, when 30 girls were registered as Suhana.
- • About 316 living people in the UK are estimated to have Suhana as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#2574
2024
Births in 2024
10
Latest year
Peak year
2011
30 births
Estimated living
316
2026
Meaning
What does Suhana mean?
The name Suhana is derived from the Sanskrit language and has its roots in ancient Indian culture. It is a combination of two words: "su," which means beautiful or good, and "hana," which means to strike or kill. The name was originally used to refer to a beautiful and skilled warrior or huntress.
In Hindu mythology, Suhana was the name of a celestial nymph known for her beauty and grace. She was also a skilled archer and often accompanied the gods on hunting expeditions. The name is mentioned in several ancient Hindu texts, including the Puranas and the Mahabharata.
One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Suhana was in the 6th century BCE, when it was given to the daughter of a wealthy merchant in the ancient city of Taxila, located in present-day Pakistan. This Suhana was said to be a skilled archer and an accomplished scholar, known for her intelligence and wit.
Throughout history, there have been several notable women named Suhana. In the 12th century, Suhana was the name of a renowned poetess and musician from the city of Jaunpur, in present-day Uttar Pradesh, India. Her poems and songs were widely celebrated and are still studied by scholars today.
Another famous Suhana was a 16th-century warrior princess from the kingdom of Mewar in Rajasthan, India. Known for her bravery and skill in battle, she played a crucial role in defending her kingdom against foreign invaders.
In the 18th century, Suhana was the name of a prominent artist and calligrapher from the Mughal court in Delhi. Her intricate and beautiful calligraphy adorned the walls and manuscripts of many palaces and monuments of that era.
A more recent example is Suhana Sinha, an Indian actress and model who was born in 1979. She has appeared in several Bollywood films and television shows and is known for her beauty and talent.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Suhana over time
The chart below shows babies named Suhana registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 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 Suhana, the clearest high point is 2011. The latest England and Wales figure is 10 births in 2024, compared with 30 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Suhana by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Suhana 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 | #3655 | 33 | 5 |
| 2010s | #1978 | 157 | 10 |
| 2000s | #1941 | 120 | 9 |
| 1990s | #3292 | 8 | 2 |
Related
Names similar to Suhana
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- Sophia 46,936
- Scarlett 34,261
- Sienna 32,418
- Sofia 29,136
- Sarah 27,961
- Shannon 25,510
- Summer 24,167
- Sara 14,205
- Skye 13,654
- Samantha 12,697
- Stephanie 9,309
FAQ
Suhana: questions and answers
How popular is the name Suhana in the UK right now?
In 2024, Suhana was ranked #2574 for girls in England and Wales, with 10 births registered.
When was Suhana most popular?
The peak year on record was 2011, with 30 babies registered as Suhana in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Suhana?
A feminine Arabic name meaning "beautiful" or "gorgeous".
How many people are called Suhana in the UK?
A total of 318 babies have been registered as Suhana across the 26 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.