UK girl's name
Anshika
A feminine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "a fraction" or "a ray".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Anshika is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Anshika popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4192, with 5 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2010, with 7 births.
This profile covers 95 England and Wales registrations across 17 recorded years from 2007 to 2024. 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 71% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 95 living people in the UK are called Anshika. 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 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Anshika ranked #4192 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 5 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2010, when 7 girls were registered as Anshika.
- • About 95 living people in the UK are estimated to have Anshika as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4192
2024
Births in 2024
5
Latest year
Peak year
2010
7 births
Estimated living
95
2026
Meaning
What does Anshika mean?
The name Anshika is of Indian origin, derived from the Sanskrit language. It is a feminine given name that has been in use for centuries, particularly in the northern regions of the Indian subcontinent.
One possible interpretation of the name Anshika suggests that it is a combination of two Sanskrit words: "ansh" meaning "share" or "part," and "ka" meaning "possessive." This could imply that the name signifies someone who possesses or embodies a certain quality or characteristic.
Another interpretation traces the name's roots to the Sanskrit word "anshika," which translates to "ray of light" or "beam of light." This association with light and radiance might have been influenced by religious or spiritual connotations in ancient Indian texts.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Anshika can be found in ancient Hindu scriptures and texts dating back to the 5th century BCE. One notable historical figure with this name was Anshika, a revered sage and scholar mentioned in the Puranas, a collection of ancient Hindu texts.
In the 7th century CE, there was a famous Indian mathematician and astronomer named Anshika, who made significant contributions to the field of astronomy and the development of the Indian calendar system.
During the medieval period, Anshika was the name of a renowned Indian poet and writer who lived in the 11th century CE. Her literary works, primarily composed in Sanskrit and Prakrit languages, explored themes of love and spirituality.
In more recent history, Anshika was the name of a prominent Indian freedom fighter who participated in the non-violent resistance movement against British rule in the early 20th century.
Another notable figure was Anshika Varma, an Indian classical dancer and choreographer who lived from 1925 to 2008. She played a significant role in promoting and preserving the traditional dance forms of India.
These are just a few examples of individuals throughout history who have borne the name Anshika, showcasing its diverse cultural and historical significance within the Indian context.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Anshika over time
The chart below shows babies named Anshika registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2007 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Anshika, the clearest high point is 2010. The latest England and Wales figure is 5 births in 2024, compared with 7 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Anshika by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Anshika 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 | #3687 | 23 | 4 |
| 2010s | #3678 | 59 | 10 |
| 2000s | #4251 | 13 | 3 |
Related
Names similar to Anshika
- 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
Anshika: questions and answers
How popular is the name Anshika in the UK right now?
In 2024, Anshika was ranked #4192 for girls in England and Wales, with 5 births registered.
When was Anshika most popular?
The peak year on record was 2010, with 7 babies registered as Anshika in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Anshika?
A feminine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "a fraction" or "a ray".
How many people are called Anshika in the UK?
A total of 95 babies have been registered as Anshika across the 17 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.