UK boy's name
Yashas
A masculine name of Hindi origin meaning "glory" or "success".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2009. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Yashas is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Yashas popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2009 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4527, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2009, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2009 to 2009. 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.
Yashas is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Yashas. 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 2010 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Yashas ranked #4527 for boys in England and Wales in 2009, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2009, when 3 boys were registered as Yashas.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Yashas as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4527
2009
Births in 2009
3
Latest year
Peak year
2009
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Yashas mean?
The name Yashas has its origins in Sanskrit, one of the oldest Indo-European languages spoken in ancient India. It is derived from the Sanskrit word 'yashas', which means glory, honor, fame, or renown. The name can be traced back to the Vedic period, around 1500–500 BCE, when it was commonly used in Hindu scriptures and texts.
One of the earliest recorded references to the name Yashas can be found in the Rigveda, one of the four sacred canonical Hindu texts. The Rigveda, composed around 1500–1200 BCE, mentions a sage named Yashas who was renowned for his wisdom and spiritual knowledge.
In the epic Hindu text, the Mahabharata, written between the 8th and 9th centuries BCE, there is a character named Yashas who was the son of King Shivi. He was known for his bravery and valor in battle.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Yashas. One of the earliest was Yashas Pal, a 10th-century Hindu king who ruled over the Nanda Empire in ancient India. He was known for his military conquests and his patronage of the arts and architecture.
Another famous bearer of the name was Yashas Vidyalankara, a 12th-century Buddhist scholar and writer from Sri Lanka. He was renowned for his contributions to Buddhist literature and his commentaries on sacred texts.
In the 16th century, Yashas Khemka was a prominent Indian trader and businessman who established trade routes between India and Europe. He played a significant role in facilitating the exchange of goods and ideas between the two regions.
During the 18th century, Yashas Kalidasa was a celebrated Indian poet and playwright. He is considered one of the greatest Sanskrit poets of all time and is best known for his works such as Abhijnanasakuntalam, Vikramorvasiyam, and Meghaduta.
In more recent times, Yashas Pal Arya (1930-2021) was an Indian politician and social activist who served as a member of the Lok Sabha, the lower house of the Indian parliament. He was known for his advocacy of human rights and his efforts to promote social and economic equality.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Yashas by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Yashas 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | #4527 | 3 | 1 |
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FAQ
Yashas: questions and answers
How popular is the name Yashas in the UK right now?
In 2009, Yashas was ranked #4527 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Yashas most popular?
The peak year on record was 2009, with 3 babies registered as Yashas in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Yashas?
A masculine name of Hindi origin meaning "glory" or "success".
How many people are called Yashas in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Yashas across the 1 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.