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UK girl's name

Dalisha

A feminine Swahili name meaning "the very wealthy one".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2010. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Dalisha is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Dalisha popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2010 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4688, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2010, with 4 births.

This profile covers 4 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2010 to 2010. 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.

Dalisha is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.

We estimate that about 4 living people in the UK are called Dalisha. 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 2011 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Dalisha ranked #4688 for girls in England and Wales in 2010, with 4 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2010, when 4 girls were registered as Dalisha.
  • About 4 living people in the UK are estimated to have Dalisha as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#4688

2010

Births in 2010

4

Latest year

Peak year

2010

4 births

Estimated living

4

2026

Meaning

What does Dalisha mean?

The name Dalisha has its roots in the Sanskrit language, a classical language of ancient India. It is believed to have originated during the Vedic period, around 1500-500 BC, in the northern regions of the Indian subcontinent.

The name Dalisha is derived from the Sanskrit words "dala," meaning "branch" or "twig," and "isha," meaning "lord" or "master." Together, the name can be interpreted as "the one who is the lord of branches" or "the one who controls the twigs."

In ancient Hindu mythology, the name Dalisha is associated with the god Vishnu, who is often depicted holding a lotus flower with multiple branches or petals. This connection likely stems from the meaning of the name itself, symbolizing the divine authority over nature and its various forms.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Dalisha can be found in the ancient Hindu scripture, the Rigveda, which dates back to around 1500-1200 BC. The name appears in a hymn dedicated to the worship of nature and its elements.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Dalisha. One such person was Dalisha Chaturvedi, a renowned Sanskrit scholar and philosopher who lived in the 12th century CE. Another was Dalisha Pandey, a famous poet and playwright from the 16th century, known for her contributions to the development of the Braj Bhasha literature.

In the 14th century, there was Dalisha Acharya, a prominent Hindu spiritual leader and teacher who played a significant role in the spread of Vedanta philosophy across India. Dalisha Sharma, a celebrated mathematician and astronomer from the 15th century, is also noteworthy for her groundbreaking work in the field of celestial calculations.

Another historical figure bearing the name Dalisha was Dalisha Devi, a warrior princess from the 17th century who fought valiantly against the Mughal Empire in defense of her kingdom. Her bravery and leadership skills have been widely documented in various historical accounts of that era.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Decades

Dalisha by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Dalisha 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 #4688 4 1

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FAQ

Dalisha: questions and answers

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

In 2010, Dalisha was ranked #4688 for girls in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.

When was Dalisha most popular?

The peak year on record was 2010, with 4 babies registered as Dalisha in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Dalisha?

A feminine Swahili name meaning "the very wealthy one".

How many people are called Dalisha in the UK?

A total of 4 babies have been registered as Dalisha across the 1 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.