UK boy's name
Udham
A masculine name of Hindu origin meaning "exalted" or "elevated".
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.
Udham is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Udham popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5119, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2012, with 5 births.
This profile covers 21 England and Wales registrations across 6 recorded years from 2010 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 60% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 21 living people in the UK are called Udham. 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
- • Udham ranked #5119 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2012, when 5 boys were registered as Udham.
- • About 21 living people in the UK are estimated to have Udham as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5119
2024
Births in 2024
3
Latest year
Peak year
2012
5 births
Estimated living
21
2026
Meaning
What does Udham mean?
The name Udham has its roots in the Sanskrit language and ancient Indian culture, dating back several centuries. It is derived from the Sanskrit words "ut" meaning "up" or "rising," and "dham" meaning "light" or "splendor." Thus, the name Udham can be interpreted as "rising light" or "rising splendor."
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Udham can be traced back to the ancient Hindu epic, the Mahabharata. In this epic, Udham is mentioned as the name of a warrior who fought alongside the Pandava princes during the great Kurukshetra War.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Udham. One of the most famous was Udham Singh (1899-1940), an Indian revolutionary and freedom fighter who assassinated Michael O'Dwyer, the former Lieutenant Governor of Punjab, in retaliation for the Jallianwala Bagh massacre in 1919.
Another notable figure was Udham Veer (1860-1904), a renowned Rajput warrior and freedom fighter from the princely state of Mewar in Rajasthan, who played a significant role in the Indian Rebellion of 1857 against British colonial rule.
In the field of literature, Udham Prasad Singh (1904-1995) was a renowned Hindi poet and writer from Bihar, India. He was awarded the Padma Bhushan, one of India's highest civilian honors, for his contributions to Hindi literature.
Udham Singh Nagar (1899-1944) was a prominent leader of the Indian National Army, an armed force formed by Indian nationalists and revolutionaries to secure independence from British rule during World War II.
Udham Singh Arora (1912-1986) was a notable Punjabi writer and poet, best known for his works exploring the themes of social injustice, poverty, and the plight of the working class in pre-independence India.
The name Udham has been a part of Indian culture and history for centuries, with its roots deeply embedded in ancient Sanskrit language and Hindu mythology. Throughout the ages, it has been borne by warriors, revolutionaries, writers, and poets, all of whom have left an indelible mark on the cultural and historical tapestry of India.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Udham over time
The chart below shows babies named Udham registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2010 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 Udham, the clearest high point is 2012. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2024, compared with 5 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Udham by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Udham 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 | #4611 | 10 | 3 |
| 2010s | #4280 | 11 | 3 |
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- Usmaan 476
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- Ubaid 383
- Umer 325
- Umut 303
- Uzayr 299
- Uriel 276
FAQ
Udham: questions and answers
How popular is the name Udham in the UK right now?
In 2024, Udham was ranked #5119 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Udham most popular?
The peak year on record was 2012, with 5 babies registered as Udham in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Udham?
A masculine name of Hindu origin meaning "exalted" or "elevated".
How many people are called Udham in the UK?
A total of 21 babies have been registered as Udham across the 6 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.