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UK girl's name

Vriha

An Indian masculine name meaning "rice" or "grain".

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.

Vriha is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Vriha popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4192, with 5 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2024, with 5 births.

This profile covers 8 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 2023 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.

Vriha is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.

We estimate that about 8 living people in the UK are called Vriha. 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

  • Vriha ranked #4192 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 5 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2024, when 5 girls were registered as Vriha.
  • About 8 living people in the UK are estimated to have Vriha as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#4192

2024

Births in 2024

5

Latest year

Peak year

2024

5 births

Estimated living

8

2026

Meaning

What does Vriha mean?

The given name Vriha has its roots in ancient Sanskrit, one of the oldest languages in the world dating back thousands of years. Vriha is derived from the Sanskrit word "vrih," which means "rice" or "grain," indicating a connection to agriculture and sustenance.

This name was particularly prevalent in the Indian subcontinent during the Vedic period, around 1500-500 BCE. It is mentioned in several ancient Hindu texts, including the Vedas, the oldest scriptures of Hinduism. The name may have been associated with fertility and abundance due to its connection with grains.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Vriha was a sage mentioned in the Atharvaveda, an ancient collection of hymns and rituals. This sage was renowned for his wisdom and knowledge of the natural world, particularly agriculture and plant life.

In the 5th century BCE, a philosopher and scholar named Vriha Drona is said to have lived. He was a prominent figure in the court of the Nanda Empire and is credited with contributing to the development of Indian logic and philosophy.

During the Gupta Empire, which ruled over a significant part of the Indian subcontinent from the 3rd to the 6th century CE, a poet and playwright named Vriha Kalidasa gained widespread recognition. His works, such as the renowned plays "Abhijñānaśākuntalam" and "Vikramorvaśīyam," are considered literary masterpieces and are still studied and performed today.

In the 11th century, a renowned Hindu mathematician and astronomer named Vriha Bhaskaracharya made significant contributions to the field of mathematics. He is best known for his work "Siddhanta Shiromani," which covers various topics in mathematics, including algebra, arithmetic, and calculus.

Another notable figure with the name Vriha was a 16th-century Rajput warrior and ruler named Vriha Singh. He was the founder of the princely state of Kishangarh in present-day Rajasthan, India, and is celebrated for his bravery and military prowess in defending his kingdom against invaders.

While the name Vriha may not be as common today as it once was, it holds a rich historical significance and connection to ancient Indian culture, philosophy, literature, and scientific achievements.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Vriha over time

The chart below shows babies named Vriha registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2023 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 Vriha, the clearest high point is 2024. The latest England and Wales figure is 5 births in 2024, compared with 5 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Vriha
01345202320232024

Decades

Vriha by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Vriha 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 #4940 8 2

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FAQ

Vriha: questions and answers

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

In 2024, Vriha was ranked #4192 for girls in England and Wales, with 5 births registered.

When was Vriha most popular?

The peak year on record was 2024, with 5 babies registered as Vriha in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Vriha?

An Indian masculine name meaning "rice" or "grain".

How many people are called Vriha in the UK?

A total of 8 babies have been registered as Vriha across the 2 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.