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UK girl's name

Vihaa

A feminine name of Hindi origin representing divine love or devotion.

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.

Vihaa is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Vihaa 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 2019, with 4 births.

This profile covers 11 England and Wales registrations across 3 recorded years from 2019 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 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 11 living people in the UK are called Vihaa. 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

  • Vihaa ranked #4843 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 4 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2019, when 4 girls were registered as Vihaa.
  • About 11 living people in the UK are estimated to have Vihaa 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

2019

4 births

Estimated living

11

2026

Meaning

What does Vihaa mean?

The given name Vihaa is derived from the Sanskrit language, originating in ancient India during the Vedic period (1500–500 BC). It is a combination of the Sanskrit words "vi" meaning "without" and "haa" meaning "delusion" or "ignorance." The name reflects the spiritual concept of overcoming delusion or ignorance to attain enlightenment.

Vihaa finds its earliest recorded references in the ancient Hindu scriptures, particularly the Upanishads and the Bhagavad Gita. These sacred texts discuss the path of self-realization and the attainment of knowledge, which aligns with the meaning of the name.

One of the earliest known individuals with the name Vihaa was a renowned Sanskrit scholar and philosopher who lived in the 7th century CE. He authored several influential works on grammar, linguistics, and the interpretation of scriptures. His contributions to the study of Sanskrit language and literature were significant during the classical period of Indian history.

In the 12th century, there was a spiritual leader and mystic named Vihaa who played a pivotal role in the Bhakti movement, a devotional tradition that emphasized love and devotion to the divine. His teachings and poetry had a profound impact on the development of Hindu mysticism and the concept of divine love.

During the Mughal era in the 16th century, a notable figure named Vihaa was a skilled architect and engineer. He was responsible for the design and construction of several magnificent monuments, including the famous Humayun's Tomb in Delhi, which is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Another historical figure with the name Vihaa was a prominent freedom fighter and social reformer who lived in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He actively participated in the Indian independence movement and worked tirelessly to promote education and uplift the marginalized sections of society.

In the realm of literature, a celebrated poet and writer named Vihaa made significant contributions to the Bengali Renaissance during the 19th century. His poetic works explored themes of spirituality, nationalism, and social reforms, earning him widespread acclaim and recognition.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Vihaa over time

The chart below shows babies named Vihaa registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2019 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 Vihaa, the clearest high point is 2019. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2024, compared with 4 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Vihaa
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Decades

Vihaa by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Vihaa 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 #5256 7 2
2010s #4686 4 1

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FAQ

Vihaa: questions and answers

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

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

When was Vihaa most popular?

The peak year on record was 2019, with 4 babies registered as Vihaa in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Vihaa?

A feminine name of Hindi origin representing divine love or devotion.

How many people are called Vihaa in the UK?

A total of 11 babies have been registered as Vihaa across the 3 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.