UK boy's name
Avish
A unique masculine name of Indian origin meaning "extraordinary" or "incredible".
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.
Avish is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Avish popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2023 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4991, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2008, with 3 births.
This profile covers 6 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 2008 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.
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 Avish. 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
- • Avish ranked #4991 for boys in England and Wales in 2023, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2008, when 3 boys were registered as Avish.
- • About 6 living people in the UK are estimated to have Avish as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4991
2023
Births in 2023
3
Latest year
Peak year
2008
3 births
Estimated living
6
2026
Meaning
What does Avish mean?
The name Avish is believed to have its origins in the Sanskrit language, which is an ancient Indo-Aryan language that was primarily used in the Indian subcontinent. The name is thought to be derived from the Sanskrit word "avish," which means "manifest" or "apparent." This linguistic connection suggests that the name Avish may have been used in ancient India, possibly as early as the 2nd millennium BCE.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Avish can be found in the ancient Hindu scriptures known as the Vedas. In the Rig Veda, one of the oldest and most revered texts in Hinduism, there is a reference to a sage or rishi named Avish who is mentioned as a composer of several hymns.
During the medieval period in India, the name Avish appears to have been relatively uncommon, but it did have some notable bearers. One prominent figure was Avish Khan, a 13th-century ruler of the Sultanate of Delhi, who reigned from 1286 to 1289 CE. Another historical figure was Avish Chandra, a poet and scholar who lived in the 16th century and is known for his contributions to Bengali literature.
As time progressed, the name Avish continued to be used, although it remained relatively rare. In the 19th century, Avish Chandra Banerjee was a renowned Indian mathematician and astronomer who made significant contributions to the study of celestial mechanics.
Moving into the 20th century, one notable bearer of the name was Avish Khair, an Indian politician and social activist who campaigned for the rights of marginalized communities. He was born in 1920 and played a crucial role in the Indian independence movement.
Another figure of historical significance was Avish Ghosh, an Indian author and journalist who was born in 1932. His works explored themes of social justice and the complexities of modern Indian society. Ghosh's writing was widely acclaimed and earned him numerous literary awards during his lifetime.
While the name Avish has ancient roots and can be traced back to Sanskrit origins, it has remained a relatively uncommon name throughout history. However, its connection to the idea of manifestation and its appearances in ancient texts and historical records make it a name rich in cultural significance.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Avish over time
The chart below shows babies named Avish registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2008 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 Avish, the clearest high point is 2008. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2023, compared with 3 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Avish by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Avish 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 | #4991 | 3 | 1 |
| 2000s | #4432 | 3 | 1 |
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- Arlo 19,061
- Aidan 16,776
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FAQ
Avish: questions and answers
How popular is the name Avish in the UK right now?
In 2023, Avish was ranked #4991 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Avish most popular?
The peak year on record was 2008, with 3 babies registered as Avish in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Avish?
A unique masculine name of Indian origin meaning "extraordinary" or "incredible".
How many people are called Avish in the UK?
A total of 6 babies have been registered as Avish 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.