UK girl's name
Amisha
An Indian feminine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "the immortal one".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2023. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Amisha is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Amisha popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2023 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5687, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2002, with 25 births.
This profile covers 253 England and Wales registrations across 25 recorded years from 1996 to 2023. The figures come from ONS England and Wales and NRS Scotland, 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 12% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 255 living people in the UK are called Amisha. 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 2024 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Amisha ranked #5687 for girls in England and Wales in 2023, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2002, when 25 girls were registered as Amisha.
- • Amisha ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #722 in 2006.
- • About 255 living people in the UK are estimated to have Amisha as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5687
2023
Births in 2023
3
Latest year
Peak year
2002
25 births
Estimated living
255
2026
Meaning
What does Amisha mean?
The name Amisha has its origins in Sanskrit, an ancient Indo-Aryan language that dates back several millennia. It is believed to have originated in the Indian subcontinent, where it was used as a feminine name. The name Amisha is derived from the Sanskrit word "amisha," which means "prosperous" or "wealthy." It is composed of two root words, "a" meaning "not" and "misha" meaning "small" or "insignificant," suggesting a meaning of "not small" or "great."
In Hindu mythology, the name Amisha is associated with the goddess Lakshmi, who is the embodiment of wealth, fortune, and prosperity. This connection may have influenced the naming of children with the hope of bestowing upon them a prosperous and fortunate life.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Amisha can be found in the ancient Hindu epic, the Mahabharata, which dates back to around the 8th century BCE. In this epic, there is a character named Amisha who is described as a wise and learned sage.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Amisha. One of the earliest was Amisha Khetan (1540-1612), a renowned Indian poet and scholar who wrote extensively in Sanskrit and Hindi. Her works were widely celebrated for their depth and literary merit.
Another prominent figure was Amisha Desai (1878-1942), an Indian freedom fighter and social reformer who played a significant role in the Indian independence movement. She advocated for women's rights and worked tirelessly to improve the lives of underprivileged communities.
In more recent times, Amisha Patel (born in 1976) is a celebrated Indian actress who rose to fame in the late 1990s and early 2000s. She has appeared in numerous Bollywood films and has won several awards for her performances.
Amisha Bhatt (1965-2011) was an Indian classical dancer and choreographer who was renowned for her expertise in the Kathak dance form. She performed extensively both in India and abroad, and was honored with several prestigious awards for her contributions to the field of dance.
Amisha Vora (born in 1984) is a contemporary Indian playback singer who has lent her voice to numerous Bollywood films and has received critical acclaim for her versatility and vocal range.
These are just a few examples of individuals who have carried the name Amisha throughout history, each leaving their mark in various fields and disciplines.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Amisha over time
The chart below shows babies named Amisha registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2023. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Amisha, the clearest high point is 2002. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2023, compared with 25 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Amisha by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Amisha 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 | #5590 | 6 | 2 |
| 2010s | #3302 | 73 | 9 |
| 2000s | #1650 | 149 | 10 |
| 1990s | #2532 | 25 | 4 |
Geography
Where Amisha is most common
The bars show the latest published local birth counts for Amisha. They are useful for spotting where the name is showing up in real numbers, while the rank beside each bar shows how strongly it performs inside that region.
Amisha ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #722 in 2006.
Across the UK
Amisha in Scotland and Northern Ireland
Scotland (NRS)
#722 in 2006
1 years of NRS records, 3 total registered
Related
Names similar to Amisha
- 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
Amisha: questions and answers
How popular is the name Amisha in the UK right now?
In 2023, Amisha was ranked #5687 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Amisha most popular?
The peak year on record was 2002, with 25 babies registered as Amisha in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Amisha?
An Indian feminine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "the immortal one".
How many people are called Amisha in the UK?
A total of 253 babies have been registered as Amisha across the 25 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here, plus 3 more in Scotland.
Where is Amisha most common?
In the latest published local rankings, Amisha ranks best in Scotland, where it placed #722 in 2006. The regional bars on this page use birth counts, so they also reflect the size of each region.
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.