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UK girl's name

Anysha

A feminine name of Hebrew origin meaning "life" or "my fire".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2009. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Anysha is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Anysha popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2009 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5556, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2009, with 3 births.

This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2009 to 2009. 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.

Anysha is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.

We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Anysha. 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 2010 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Anysha ranked #5556 for girls in England and Wales in 2009, with 3 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2009, when 3 girls were registered as Anysha.
  • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Anysha as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#5556

2009

Births in 2009

3

Latest year

Peak year

2009

3 births

Estimated living

3

2026

Meaning

What does Anysha mean?

The name Anysha is believed to have originated from the Sanskrit language, with roots tracing back to ancient India. The name is a feminine form of the Sanskrit word "Anisha," which means "command" or "rule." It is derived from the Sanskrit root "nish," meaning "to command" or "to direct."

The earliest recorded use of the name Anysha can be found in ancient Hindu scriptures and texts, where it was often used to refer to powerful female figures or goddesses. One of the earliest known references is in the Mahabharata, one of the two major Sanskrit epics of ancient India, which dates back to around the 8th century BCE.

Throughout history, the name Anysha has been associated with strength, power, and leadership. In the medieval period, there are records of several notable women bearing this name, including Anysha Devi, a 12th-century Indian ruler and warrior queen who led her army to victory against invading forces.

Another prominent figure was Anysha Khanum, a 16th-century Persian princess and poet who was renowned for her literary works and patronage of the arts. She was born in 1528 and lived during the reign of the Safavid dynasty in Persia (modern-day Iran).

In the 18th century, Anysha Begum was a prominent figure in the Mughal Empire of India. She was the daughter of Emperor Aurangzeb and served as the regent of the empire for a brief period in the early 1700s.

Moving to more recent times, Anysha Jones was an American dancer and choreographer who gained fame in the early 20th century. She was born in 1892 and is credited with introducing innovative dance styles and techniques to the United States.

Lastly, Anysha Raghavan was an Indian classical dancer and choreographer who made significant contributions to the revival and promotion of the Bharatanatyam dance form in the 20th century. She was born in 1920 and received numerous awards and honors for her work in preserving and promoting Indian cultural heritage.

These are just a few examples of notable individuals who have carried the name Anysha throughout history, reflecting its association with strength, leadership, and cultural significance across various regions and time periods.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Decades

Anysha by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Anysha 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 #5556 3 1

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FAQ

Anysha: questions and answers

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

In 2009, Anysha was ranked #5556 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.

When was Anysha most popular?

The peak year on record was 2009, with 3 babies registered as Anysha in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Anysha?

A feminine name of Hebrew origin meaning "life" or "my fire".

How many people are called Anysha in the UK?

A total of 3 babies have been registered as Anysha across the 1 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.