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UK girl's name

Avisha

A feminine name of Sanskrit origin signifying "beautiful light".

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.

Avisha is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Avisha popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2023 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4709, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2020, with 6 births.

This profile covers 26 England and Wales registrations across 7 recorded years from 1996 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 67% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 26 living people in the UK are called Avisha. 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

  • Avisha ranked #4709 for girls in England and Wales in 2023, with 4 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2020, when 6 girls were registered as Avisha.
  • About 26 living people in the UK are estimated to have Avisha as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#4709

2023

Births in 2023

4

Latest year

Peak year

2020

6 births

Estimated living

26

2026

Meaning

What does Avisha mean?

The name Avisha originates from Sanskrit, an ancient Indo-Aryan language that served as the lingua franca of the Indian subcontinent. Derived from the Sanskrit word "avisha," meaning "without poison" or "harmless," the name Avisha carries connotations of purity, innocence, and safety. Its roots can be traced back to the Vedic period, spanning from approximately 1500 BCE to 500 BCE, when Sanskrit was the primary language of religious and philosophical discourse in ancient India.

While the name Avisha does not appear to be explicitly mentioned in any major ancient texts or scriptures, its linguistic origins suggest a connection to the rich cultural and spiritual traditions of the Indian subcontinent. The name's association with the concept of being free from harm or toxicity aligns with the universal human desire for peace, well-being, and protection.

The earliest recorded instances of the name Avisha are relatively scarce, as historical records from ancient times are often incomplete or fragmented. However, a few notable individuals bearing this name can be found in various historical accounts and literary works.

One such figure is Avisha Bhatt, a renowned mathematician and astronomer who lived in the 7th century CE in present-day India. Bhatt made significant contributions to the field of astronomy, authoring several treatises on topics such as planetary movements and eclipse calculations.

Another historical figure with the name Avisha is Avisha Devi, a prominent Hindu philosopher and scholar who lived in the 12th century CE. Devi was renowned for her expertise in Advaita Vedanta, a philosophical tradition within Hinduism that emphasizes non-dualism and the unity of all existence.

In the realm of literature, Avisha Sharma was a celebrated poet and writer who flourished during the 16th century in the Mughal court of Emperor Akbar. Sharma's poetic works, written in Persian and Sanskrit, explored themes of love, mysticism, and the human condition.

Moving forward in time, Avisha Raghunathan was a notable Indian classical dancer and choreographer who lived from 1920 to 2005. Raghunathan was instrumental in reviving and popularizing the Bharatanatyam dance form, which originated in the temples of southern India.

Lastly, Avisha Chakraborty, born in 1985, is a contemporary Indian writer and journalist known for her thought-provoking essays and articles on social issues, feminism, and cultural identity. Her work has been widely published in various prestigious Indian and international publications.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Avisha over time

The chart below shows babies named Avisha registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 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 Avisha, the clearest high point is 2020. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2023, compared with 6 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Avisha
02356199620092023

Decades

Avisha by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Avisha 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 #4608 13 3
2010s #5339 10 3
1990s #3795 3 1

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FAQ

Avisha: questions and answers

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

In 2023, Avisha was ranked #4709 for girls in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.

When was Avisha most popular?

The peak year on record was 2020, with 6 babies registered as Avisha in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Avisha?

A feminine name of Sanskrit origin signifying "beautiful light".

How many people are called Avisha in the UK?

A total of 26 babies have been registered as Avisha across the 7 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.