UK girl's name
Aresha
Of Sanskrit origin, a feminine name meaning "star" or "heaven".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2015. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Aresha is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Aresha popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2015 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5730, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2011, with 3 births.
This profile covers 6 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 2011 to 2015. 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 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 6 living people in the UK are called Aresha. 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 2016 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Aresha ranked #5730 for girls in England and Wales in 2015, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2011, when 3 girls were registered as Aresha.
- • About 6 living people in the UK are estimated to have Aresha as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5730
2015
Births in 2015
3
Latest year
Peak year
2011
3 births
Estimated living
6
2026
Meaning
What does Aresha mean?
The name Aresha is derived from the Sanskrit word "Arisha" which means "ray of light" or "ray of the sun." It is a name that has its roots in ancient Indian culture and has been in use for several centuries.
The earliest recorded use of the name Aresha can be traced back to the Hindu scriptures, particularly the Vedas and the Puranas, where it was often used to refer to the sun or the goddess of the sun. In these texts, the name was associated with radiance, warmth, and life-giving energy.
One of the most notable historical figures with the name Aresha was Aresha Devi, a 16th-century queen of the Rajput Kingdom of Mewar in present-day Rajasthan, India. She was known for her beauty, intelligence, and courage, and played a crucial role in the defense of her kingdom against the Mughal Empire.
Another famous Aresha was Aresha Giri, a 17th-century Indian poet and scholar who wrote extensively on Hindu philosophy and theology. Her works were widely acclaimed and studied in academic circles of the time.
In the 18th century, Aresha Kumari, a distinguished poet and writer from the court of the Maratha Empire, gained recognition for her literary contributions. Her poetry celebrated the natural beauty of her homeland and explored themes of love, spirituality, and human emotions.
Moving into more recent times, Aresha Khan was a 19th-century Indian dancer and courtesan who became famous for her performances in the royal courts of North India. She was renowned for her grace, elegance, and mastery of classical Indian dance forms.
Lastly, Aresha Banu was a 20th-century Indian social activist and educator who dedicated her life to promoting women's education and empowerment. She established several schools and educational institutions for underprivileged girls and was awarded the prestigious Padma Shri by the Government of India for her contributions.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Aresha over time
The chart below shows babies named Aresha registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2011 to 2015. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Aresha, the clearest high point is 2011. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2015, compared with 3 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Aresha by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Aresha 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 | #5758 | 6 | 2 |
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FAQ
Aresha: questions and answers
How popular is the name Aresha in the UK right now?
In 2015, Aresha was ranked #5730 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Aresha most popular?
The peak year on record was 2011, with 3 babies registered as Aresha in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Aresha?
Of Sanskrit origin, a feminine name meaning "star" or "heaven".
How many people are called Aresha in the UK?
A total of 6 babies have been registered as Aresha across the 2 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.