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UK girl's name

Aneisha

Feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "alive, living, resilient.".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2018. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Aneisha is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Aneisha popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2018 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5666, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2006, with 5 births.

This profile covers 12 England and Wales registrations across 3 recorded years from 2006 to 2018. 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 60% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 12 living people in the UK are called Aneisha. 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 2019 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Aneisha ranked #5666 for girls in England and Wales in 2018, with 3 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2006, when 5 girls were registered as Aneisha.
  • About 12 living people in the UK are estimated to have Aneisha as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#5666

2018

Births in 2018

3

Latest year

Peak year

2006

5 births

Estimated living

12

2026

Meaning

What does Aneisha mean?

The name Aneisha is a modern variation of the Sanskrit name Anisha, which means "command" or "order." It is believed to have originated in India during the ancient Vedic period, which dates back to around 1500 BCE. The name was initially popular among the Brahmin caste, which was the highest social class in Hinduism.

In the early days, the name Anisha was often associated with powerful and influential women in Indian society. Some historical records suggest that there were several queens and princesses who bore this name during the ancient Indian dynasties, such as the Maurya Empire and the Gupta Empire.

One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Anisha can be found in the ancient Hindu text, the Mahabharata, which is considered one of the longest epic poems in the world. In this text, there is a character named Anisha who is described as a wise and virtuous woman.

Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who have carried the name Aneisha or its variations. One such person was Anisha Nagarajan (1974-present), an Indian-American author and journalist who has written extensively on topics related to South Asian culture and identity.

Another notable figure was Anisha Bashir (1963-present), a Pakistani politician and activist who has been involved in various women's rights movements and has served as a member of the National Assembly of Pakistan.

In the field of literature, Anisha Gupta (1972-present) is a renowned Indian author who has written several acclaimed novels and short stories that explore themes of identity, culture, and gender.

The name Aneisha has also been carried by figures in the arts and entertainment industry, such as Aneisha Sheron (1990-present), a British actress and model who has appeared in several television shows and films.

Lastly, Aneisha Pandor (1978-present) is a South African politician and lawyer who has served as the Minister of Higher Education, Science, and Innovation since 2021.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Aneisha over time

The chart below shows babies named Aneisha registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2006 to 2018. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Aneisha, the clearest high point is 2006. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2018, compared with 5 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Aneisha
01345200620122018

Decades

Aneisha by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Aneisha 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
2010s #5666 3 1
2000s #4036 9 2

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FAQ

Aneisha: questions and answers

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

In 2018, Aneisha was ranked #5666 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.

When was Aneisha most popular?

The peak year on record was 2006, with 5 babies registered as Aneisha in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Aneisha?

Feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "alive, living, resilient.".

How many people are called Aneisha in the UK?

A total of 12 babies have been registered as Aneisha across the 3 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.