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UK girl's name

Thanya

A feminine name of Thai origin meaning "Wisdom".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2019. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Thanya is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Thanya popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2019 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5591, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1998, with 3 births.

This profile covers 12 England and Wales registrations across 4 recorded years from 1998 to 2019. 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 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 12 living people in the UK are called Thanya. 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 2020 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Thanya ranked #5591 for girls in England and Wales in 2019, with 3 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 1998, when 3 girls were registered as Thanya.
  • About 12 living people in the UK are estimated to have Thanya as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#5591

2019

Births in 2019

3

Latest year

Peak year

1998

3 births

Estimated living

12

2026

Meaning

What does Thanya mean?

The name Thanya originates from the Sanskrit language, which has its roots in ancient India. It is believed to have emerged around the 2nd century BCE, during the time of the Maurya Empire. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word "Thana," which means "prosperity" or "abundance."

In ancient Hindu texts, such as the Vedas and the Puranas, the concept of prosperity and abundance was revered and celebrated. It was believed that these qualities were blessings bestowed by the divine forces upon those who lived virtuous lives and upheld the principles of dharma (righteous conduct).

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Thanya can be found in the Mahabharata, a ancient Sanskrit epic that dates back to around the 8th century BCE. In this epic, Thanya is mentioned as the name of a minor character, a young woman from a prosperous family.

Throughout history, the name Thanya has been borne by several notable individuals. One such person was Thanya Vishnuvardhana, a renowned scholar and poet who lived in the 7th century CE during the Pallava dynasty in southern India. Her poetic works, which explored themes of love, spirituality, and the natural world, are still studied and admired today.

Another prominent figure with the name Thanya was Thanya Devi, a celebrated Bhakti poet and mystic who lived in the 16th century CE. Her devotional poetry, composed in the Braj Bhasha language, played a significant role in the spread of the Bhakti movement, which emphasized love and devotion to the divine.

In the realm of arts and culture, Thanya Raman, a renowned Indian classical dancer and choreographer from the 20th century, made significant contributions to the preservation and promotion of traditional dance forms. Born in 1920, she was widely acclaimed for her mastery of the Bharatanatyam dance style and her innovative choreographic works.

Moving to the field of literature, Thanya Karnad, an acclaimed Indian playwright and actor, was born in 1938. His plays, which often explored themes of history, mythology, and social issues, earned him numerous accolades, including the prestigious Jnanpith Award, India's highest literary honor.

Lastly, Thanya Mirza, born in 1986, is a renowned Indian tennis player who has achieved significant success on the international stage. She has won multiple Grand Slam titles in both singles and doubles competitions, and her achievements have inspired countless young athletes around the world.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Thanya over time

The chart below shows babies named Thanya registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1998 to 2019. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Thanya, the clearest high point is 1998. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2019, compared with 3 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Thanya
01223199820082019

Decades

Thanya by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Thanya 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 #5591 3 1
2000s #4255 6 2
1990s #3848 3 1

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FAQ

Thanya: questions and answers

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

In 2019, Thanya was ranked #5591 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.

When was Thanya most popular?

The peak year on record was 1998, with 3 babies registered as Thanya in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Thanya?

A feminine name of Thai origin meaning "Wisdom".

How many people are called Thanya in the UK?

A total of 12 babies have been registered as Thanya across the 4 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.