UK girl's name
Aishani
A Hindu feminine name meaning "prosperous" or "successful woman".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2022. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Aishani is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Aishani popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2022 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5669, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2005, with 11 births.
This profile covers 104 England and Wales registrations across 18 recorded years from 2000 to 2022. 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 27% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 103 living people in the UK are called Aishani. 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 2023 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Aishani ranked #5669 for girls in England and Wales in 2022, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2005, when 11 girls were registered as Aishani.
- • About 103 living people in the UK are estimated to have Aishani as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5669
2022
Births in 2022
3
Latest year
Peak year
2005
11 births
Estimated living
103
2026
Meaning
What does Aishani mean?
The name Aishani has its roots in the Sanskrit language, one of the oldest Indo-Aryan languages spoken in ancient India. It is believed to have originated around the 2nd century BCE during the Maurya Empire period.
Aishani is derived from the Sanskrit word "Aishani," which means "prosperity" or "wealth." In Hindu mythology, Aishani is also the name of a goddess associated with wealth, fortune, and prosperity. The name is often given to girls with the hope that they will bring good luck and prosperity to their families.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Aishani can be found in the ancient Hindu text, the Mahabharata, which dates back to around the 8th century BCE. In this epic, there is a character named Aishani, who is described as a beautiful and virtuous woman.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Aishani. One of the most famous was Aishani Devi (1876-1962), an Indian freedom fighter who played a significant role in the country's independence movement. She was a close associate of Mahatma Gandhi and worked tirelessly for the cause of non-violence and civil disobedience.
Another notable Aishani was Aishani Ghosh (1909-1995), a renowned Indian classical dancer and choreographer. She was instrumental in reviving and popularizing the Odissi dance form, which originated in the eastern Indian state of Odisha.
In the field of literature, Aishani Mukherjee (1923-2001) was a prominent Bengali writer and poet. She was the recipient of several prestigious literary awards, including the Sahitya Akademi Award and the Padma Shri, one of India's highest civilian honors.
Aishani Banerji (1915-2001) was a pioneering Indian journalist and writer who worked for several leading newspapers and magazines in the country. She was known for her incisive reporting and her commitment to social justice and gender equality.
Lastly, Aishani Banerjee (born 1981) is a contemporary Indian actress and model who has appeared in numerous Bollywood films and television shows. She is known for her versatility and her ability to portray a wide range of characters with ease.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Aishani over time
The chart below shows babies named Aishani registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2000 to 2022. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Aishani, the clearest high point is 2005. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2022, compared with 11 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Aishani by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Aishani 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 | #4784 | 8 | 2 |
| 2010s | #3622 | 48 | 8 |
| 2000s | #3248 | 48 | 8 |
Related
Names similar to Aishani
- Amelia 94,830
- Ava 54,556
- Amy 52,495
- Alice 46,815
- Abigail 45,658
- Amber 31,922
- Anna 27,802
- Alexandra 19,455
- Amelie 18,051
- Abbie 15,971
- Aimee 15,158
- Annabelle 15,120
FAQ
Aishani: questions and answers
How popular is the name Aishani in the UK right now?
In 2022, Aishani was ranked #5669 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Aishani most popular?
The peak year on record was 2005, with 11 babies registered as Aishani in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Aishani?
A Hindu feminine name meaning "prosperous" or "successful woman".
How many people are called Aishani in the UK?
A total of 104 babies have been registered as Aishani across the 18 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.