UK girl's name
Annisha
A feminine name of Hindu origin meaning "praiseworthy, virtuous".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2003. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Annisha is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Annisha popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2003 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4373, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2000, with 4 births.
This profile covers 13 England and Wales registrations across 4 recorded years from 1997 to 2003. 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 75% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 13 living people in the UK are called Annisha. 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 2004 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Annisha ranked #4373 for girls in England and Wales in 2003, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2000, when 4 girls were registered as Annisha.
- • About 13 living people in the UK are estimated to have Annisha as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4373
2003
Births in 2003
3
Latest year
Peak year
2000
4 births
Estimated living
13
2026
Meaning
What does Annisha mean?
The name Annisha is believed to have originated from the Sanskrit language, which is an ancient Indo-Aryan language of the Indian subcontinent. The name is thought to be derived from the word "Anisha," which means "command" or "order" in Sanskrit. This suggests that the name may have been given to individuals who were considered leaders or authority figures within their communities.
One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Annisha can be found in ancient Hindu texts and scriptures, such as the Vedas and Upanishads. These sacred texts, which date back to around 1500 BCE, contain references to individuals with names that are similar to Annisha, indicating that the name has been in use for centuries.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Annisha. One of the earliest recorded examples is Annisha Devi, a renowned Indian poet and scholar who lived in the 16th century CE. She is celebrated for her contributions to the literary traditions of the Bengal region and for her works that explored themes of spirituality and devotion.
Another famous figure with the name Annisha is Annisha Chand, a 17th-century Indian warrior princess who played a significant role in defending her kingdom against invading forces. Her bravery and leadership skills are widely celebrated in folk tales and historical accounts from that era.
In the 19th century, Annisha Begum was a prominent Indian social reformer and philanthropist. She worked tirelessly to promote education and improve the lives of women and underprivileged communities in her region.
Moving into the 20th century, Annisha Naidu was a renowned Indian classical dancer and choreographer who helped to popularize and preserve the traditional dance forms of India on a global stage. She was born in 1925 and received numerous accolades and honors for her contributions to the arts.
Another notable figure with the name Annisha is Annisha Gupta, a contemporary Indian author and journalist who has written extensively on social and cultural issues. Her works have shed light on the experiences of marginalized communities and have garnered critical acclaim.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Annisha over time
The chart below shows babies named Annisha registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1997 to 2003. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Annisha, the clearest high point is 2000. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2003, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Annisha by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Annisha 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 | #3873 | 10 | 3 |
| 1990s | #3824 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Annisha
- 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
Annisha: questions and answers
How popular is the name Annisha in the UK right now?
In 2003, Annisha was ranked #4373 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Annisha most popular?
The peak year on record was 2000, with 4 babies registered as Annisha in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Annisha?
A feminine name of Hindu origin meaning "praiseworthy, virtuous".
How many people are called Annisha in the UK?
A total of 13 babies have been registered as Annisha across the 4 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.