UK girl's name
Amisa
An Arabic feminine name meaning "unmatched" or "unrivalled".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2004. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Amisa is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Amisa popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2004 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4598, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2004, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2004 to 2004. 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.
Amisa is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Amisa. 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 2005 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Amisa ranked #4598 for girls in England and Wales in 2004, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2004, when 3 girls were registered as Amisa.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Amisa as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4598
2004
Births in 2004
3
Latest year
Peak year
2004
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Amisa mean?
The name Amisa has its origins in the Sanskrit language, with roots tracing back to ancient India. The word "Amisa" in Sanskrit means "friend" or "companion," suggesting a warm and affectionate meaning behind the name. It is believed to have been in use as a personal name since the early centuries of the common era.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Amisa can be found in the Mahabharata, a revered Hindu epic dating back to the 8th or 9th century BCE. In this ancient text, Amisa is mentioned as the name of a minor character, indicating the name's existence and usage during that time period.
Throughout the centuries, the name Amisa has been borne by several notable individuals. One such figure was Amisa Datta, a renowned Bengali poet and writer from the 19th century (1828-1916). Her works, which often explored themes of love, nature, and spirituality, earned her a place in the literary canon of Bengal.
Another historical figure was Amisa Chakravarty, a pioneering Indian mathematician who lived in the 11th century CE. Chakravarty made significant contributions to the field of algebra and is credited with introducing innovative methods for solving complex equations.
In the realm of religion, Amisa Devi was a revered Hindu mystic and spiritual leader who lived in the 16th century (1506-1598). Her teachings and writings on devotional worship and self-realization had a profound impact on the Bhakti movement in India.
Amisa Rani was a powerful queen who ruled over the Garhwal region in the present-day Indian state of Uttarakhand during the 17th century (1624-1672). She is remembered for her skillful leadership and efforts to promote education and cultural development in her kingdom.
The name Amisa has also found its way into various artistic and literary works over the centuries, further cementing its historical significance and enduring legacy across different cultures and regions influenced by the Sanskrit language and Indian traditions.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Amisa by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Amisa 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 | #4598 | 3 | 1 |
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Names similar to Amisa
- 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
Amisa: questions and answers
How popular is the name Amisa in the UK right now?
In 2004, Amisa was ranked #4598 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Amisa most popular?
The peak year on record was 2004, with 3 babies registered as Amisa in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Amisa?
An Arabic feminine name meaning "unmatched" or "unrivalled".
How many people are called Amisa in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Amisa 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.