UK girl's name
Batsheva
Feminine Hebrew name meaning "daughter of the oath".
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.
Batsheva is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Batsheva popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4843, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2012, with 23 births.
This profile covers 155 England and Wales registrations across 23 recorded years from 1997 to 2024. 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 17% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 154 living people in the UK are called Batsheva. 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
- • Batsheva ranked #4843 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2012, when 23 girls were registered as Batsheva.
- • About 154 living people in the UK are estimated to have Batsheva as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4843
2024
Births in 2024
4
Latest year
Peak year
2012
23 births
Estimated living
154
2026
Meaning
What does Batsheva mean?
The name Batsheva has its origins in the Hebrew language and culture. It is a feminine given name derived from the Hebrew words "bat" meaning "daughter" and "sheva" meaning "oath" or "seven." The name can be translated to mean "daughter of the oath" or "daughter of seven."
In the Hebrew Bible, Batsheva (also spelled Bathsheba) was the wife of Uriah the Hittite and later became the wife of King David after an infamous incident. The story of Batsheva's encounter with King David is recounted in the Second Book of Samuel. Batsheva is a significant figure in the biblical narrative, as she became the mother of King Solomon, one of the most renowned kings of ancient Israel.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Batsheva appears in the Hebrew Bible, dating back to around the 10th century BCE. Throughout history, the name has been borne by various notable figures, including Batsheva Hareven (1928-2000), an Israeli writer and academic known for her novels and short stories exploring the complexities of Israeli society.
Another notable figure was Batsheva de Rothschild (1914-1999), a member of the prominent Rothschild banking family and a philanthropist who supported various cultural and educational initiatives in Israel. Batsheva Kaduri (1923-2020) was an Israeli dance teacher and choreographer who founded the Batsheva Dance Company, one of the most acclaimed contemporary dance companies in the world.
In the realm of politics, Batsheva Moshe (1952-2009) was an Israeli politician who served as a member of the Knesset (Israeli parliament) for the Labor Party. Batsheva Engelhard-Golomb (1932-2005) was an Israeli author and educator known for her works on Jewish history and culture.
These examples illustrate the enduring presence of the name Batsheva throughout history, spanning various fields such as literature, dance, politics, and philanthropy. The name's rich biblical origins and its association with important figures have contributed to its cultural significance and continued use over the centuries.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Batsheva over time
The chart below shows babies named Batsheva registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1997 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 Batsheva, the clearest high point is 2012. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2024, compared with 23 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Batsheva by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Batsheva 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 | #3766 | 30 | 5 |
| 2010s | #3002 | 97 | 10 |
| 2000s | #4058 | 16 | 5 |
| 1990s | #3258 | 12 | 3 |
Related
Names similar to Batsheva
- Bethany 43,226
- Brooke 18,370
- Bella 14,112
- Bonnie 12,149
- Beatrice 11,306
- Bethan 7,968
- Beth 6,440
- Betsy 5,065
- Beatrix 4,317
- Billie 4,220
- Beau 3,231
- Bryony 3,167
FAQ
Batsheva: questions and answers
How popular is the name Batsheva in the UK right now?
In 2024, Batsheva was ranked #4843 for girls in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Batsheva most popular?
The peak year on record was 2012, with 23 babies registered as Batsheva in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Batsheva?
Feminine Hebrew name meaning "daughter of the oath".
How many people are called Batsheva in the UK?
A total of 155 babies have been registered as Batsheva across the 23 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.