UK girl's name
Arisha
A feminine name with Arabic origins meaning "lioness" or "throne".
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.
Arisha is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Arisha popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #654, with 59 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2024, with 59 births.
This profile covers 689 England and Wales registrations across 27 recorded years from 1998 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales and NRS Scotland, 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.
Arisha is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 696 living people in the UK are called Arisha. 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
- • Arisha ranked #654 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 59 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2024, when 59 girls were registered as Arisha.
- • Arisha ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #663 in 2013.
- • About 696 living people in the UK are estimated to have Arisha as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#654
2024
Births in 2024
59
Latest year
Peak year
2024
59 births
Estimated living
696
2026
Meaning
What does Arisha mean?
The name Arisha is of Arabic origin and is believed to have originated in the Middle East, particularly in the Arabian Peninsula, during the medieval period. It is derived from the Arabic word "arish," which means "throne" or "canopy." The name is thought to have been bestowed upon individuals with a regal or noble bearing.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Arisha can be found in the works of renowned Arab poets and writers from the 8th and 9th centuries. These literary works often featured characters bearing the name, depicting them as individuals of great strength, wisdom, and grace.
In Islamic tradition, the name Arisha is not directly mentioned in religious scriptures or texts. However, it is believed to have gained popularity among Muslim communities due to its Arabic roots and the positive connotations associated with its meaning.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Arisha. One such individual was Arisha al-Qurashi, a renowned poet and scholar who lived in the 10th century AD. Her works were celebrated for their poetic excellence and profound insights into the human condition.
Another notable Arisha was Arisha al-Andalusi, a 12th-century mathematician and astronomer from the Iberian Peninsula. Her contributions to the field of mathematics, particularly in the development of algebraic equations, were significant and influential.
In the 14th century, Arisha al-Baghdadi was a prominent female physician who practiced in Baghdad, Iraq. She was renowned for her expertise in treating various ailments and was highly respected among her peers.
During the Ottoman Empire, Arisha Khanum was a prominent figure in the 16th century. She was a powerful and influential member of the imperial harem, known for her political acumen and her role in shaping the dynamics of the Ottoman court.
In the realm of literature, Arisha Nayar was a celebrated 17th-century poet from the Indian subcontinent. Her works, written in the Urdu and Persian languages, explored themes of love, spirituality, and the human condition, earning her widespread acclaim.
These are just a few examples of the numerous individuals throughout history who have borne the name Arisha. While the name has its roots in the Arabic language, it has transcended cultural boundaries and been embraced by diverse communities, each adding their own unique interpretations and significance to its meaning.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Arisha over time
The chart below shows babies named Arisha registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1998 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 Arisha, the clearest high point is 2024. The latest England and Wales figure is 59 births in 2024, compared with 59 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Arisha by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Arisha 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 | #990 | 187 | 5 |
| 2010s | #1005 | 358 | 10 |
| 2000s | #1856 | 136 | 10 |
| 1990s | #3184 | 8 | 2 |
Geography
Where Arisha is most common
The bars show the latest published local birth counts for Arisha. They are useful for spotting where the name is showing up in real numbers, while the rank beside each bar shows how strongly it performs inside that region.
Arisha ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #663 in 2013.
Across the UK
Arisha in Scotland and Northern Ireland
Scotland (NRS)
#663 in 2013
3 years of NRS records, 10 total registered
Related
Names similar to Arisha
- 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
Arisha: questions and answers
How popular is the name Arisha in the UK right now?
In 2024, Arisha was ranked #654 for girls in England and Wales, with 59 births registered.
When was Arisha most popular?
The peak year on record was 2024, with 59 babies registered as Arisha in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Arisha?
A feminine name with Arabic origins meaning "lioness" or "throne".
How many people are called Arisha in the UK?
A total of 689 babies have been registered as Arisha across the 27 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here, plus 10 more in Scotland.
Where is Arisha most common?
In the latest published local rankings, Arisha ranks best in Scotland, where it placed #663 in 2013. The regional bars on this page use birth counts, so they also reflect the size of each region.
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.