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UK girl's name

Darisha

A feminine name of Azerbaijani origin meaning "searcher of truth".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2008. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Darisha is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Darisha popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2008 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5545, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2008, with 3 births.

This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2008 to 2008. 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.

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

We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Darisha. 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 2009 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Darisha ranked #5545 for girls in England and Wales in 2008, with 3 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2008, when 3 girls were registered as Darisha.
  • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Darisha as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#5545

2008

Births in 2008

3

Latest year

Peak year

2008

3 births

Estimated living

3

2026

Meaning

What does Darisha mean?

The name Darisha has its roots in the Sanskrit language, originating in ancient India. The name is believed to have derived from the Sanskrit word "darish," which means "to see" or "to perceive." This etymology suggests that the name carries a symbolic meaning related to vision, insight, or understanding.

In Hindu mythology, the name Darisha is occasionally associated with the goddess of knowledge, Saraswati. However, there is no clear historical record of the name being widely used in ancient Hindu texts or scriptures.

The earliest recorded use of the name Darisha can be traced back to the 12th century CE, during the reign of the Chola dynasty in southern India. A few inscriptions from this period mention individuals with the name Darisha, although their exact identities and roles are not well-documented.

Throughout history, the name Darisha has been relatively uncommon but has been used by several notable individuals. One of the earliest recorded figures with this name was Darisha Devi, a 14th-century queen of the Vijayanagar Empire in southern India. She was known for her patronage of art and culture during her husband's reign.

In the 17th century, Darisha Bai was a prominent courtesan and poet in the court of the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan. Her poetry, written in Persian and Brajbhasha, is still studied and appreciated today.

Moving forward, Darisha Gopal was an 18th-century Indian mathematician and astronomer from Bengal. She made significant contributions to the field of astronomy and authored several works on celestial observations.

In more recent times, Darisha Beresford was a British writer and activist who lived from 1847 to 1923. She was a prominent figure in the women's suffrage movement and published several works advocating for women's rights and social reform.

Another notable figure with the name Darisha was Darisha Khanna, an Indian classical dancer and choreographer who lived from 1925 to 2001. She was instrumental in popularizing and preserving the traditional dance forms of Kathak and Bharatanatyam.

While the name Darisha has been relatively rare throughout history, these examples demonstrate its use across various cultures, time periods, and fields, reflecting the diverse backgrounds of those who have borne this name.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Decades

Darisha by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Darisha 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
2000s #5545 3 1

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FAQ

Darisha: questions and answers

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

In 2008, Darisha was ranked #5545 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.

When was Darisha most popular?

The peak year on record was 2008, with 3 babies registered as Darisha in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Darisha?

A feminine name of Azerbaijani origin meaning "searcher of truth".

How many people are called Darisha in the UK?

A total of 3 babies have been registered as Darisha 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.