UK girl's name
Ansha
A feminine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "ray of light".
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.
Ansha is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Ansha popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2023 in this profile. In that release it ranked #2927, with 8 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2023, with 8 births.
This profile covers 29 England and Wales registrations across 5 recorded years from 2016 to 2023. 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.
Ansha is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 29 living people in the UK are called Ansha. 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
- • Ansha ranked #2927 for girls in England and Wales in 2023, with 8 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2023, when 8 girls were registered as Ansha.
- • About 29 living people in the UK are estimated to have Ansha as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#2927
2023
Births in 2023
8
Latest year
Peak year
2023
8 births
Estimated living
29
2026
Meaning
What does Ansha mean?
The name Ansha has its roots in Sanskrit, an ancient language that originated in the Indian subcontinent. It is believed to have been derived from the word "Ansha," which means "a part" or "a portion." The name is thought to have originated during the Vedic period, which spans from around 1500 BCE to 500 BCE.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Ansha can be found in the Vedas, a collection of sacred Hindu texts. Specifically, it is mentioned in the Rig Veda, which is considered to be one of the oldest scriptures in the world. In the text, Ansha is referred to as a minor deity, often associated with the sun and its rays.
Throughout history, there have been several notable figures who bore the name Ansha. One such individual was Ansha Rishi, a legendary Hindu sage who is believed to have lived during the Vedic period. He is credited with composing several hymns and mantras that are still recited in Hindu rituals today.
In the realm of literature, Ansha Malik was a renowned Urdu poet who lived during the 18th century. Born in 1670 in Delhi, India, she is celebrated for her contribution to the development of the Urdu language and her poignant verses that explored themes of love and spirituality.
Another prominent figure with the name Ansha was Ansha Devi, a Hindu princess who lived in the 16th century. She was the daughter of Raja Bhagwan Das, the ruler of Marwar (present-day Rajasthan, India). Ansha Devi was known for her intelligence, bravery, and her role in defending her kingdom against invaders.
In more recent times, Ansha Arora was an Indian classical dancer who specialized in the Kathak dance form. Born in 1967, she received numerous awards and accolades for her contributions to the preservation and promotion of traditional Indian dance.
Lastly, Ansha Sayed is a contemporary Indian actress and model. Born in 1988, she has appeared in several Bollywood films and television shows, gaining recognition for her talent and beauty.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Ansha over time
The chart below shows babies named Ansha registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2016 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 Ansha, the clearest high point is 2023. The latest England and Wales figure is 8 births in 2023, compared with 8 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Ansha by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Ansha 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 | #3345 | 20 | 3 |
| 2010s | #4413 | 9 | 2 |
Related
Names similar to Ansha
- 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
Ansha: questions and answers
How popular is the name Ansha in the UK right now?
In 2023, Ansha was ranked #2927 for girls in England and Wales, with 8 births registered.
When was Ansha most popular?
The peak year on record was 2023, with 8 babies registered as Ansha in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Ansha?
A feminine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "ray of light".
How many people are called Ansha in the UK?
A total of 29 babies have been registered as Ansha across the 5 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.