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UK girl's name

Demisha

A feminine name of uncertain origin, potentially a blend of other names.

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 1996. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Demisha is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Demisha popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 1996 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3795, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1996, with 3 births.

This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 1996 to 1996. 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.

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

We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Demisha. 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 1997 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Demisha ranked #3795 for girls in England and Wales in 1996, with 3 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 1996, when 3 girls were registered as Demisha.
  • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Demisha as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#3795

1996

Births in 1996

3

Latest year

Peak year

1996

3 births

Estimated living

3

2026

Meaning

What does Demisha mean?

The name Demisha has its origins in the ancient Sanskrit language, which was predominantly spoken in the Indian subcontinent during the 2nd millennium BCE. It is derived from the Sanskrit root "demi," meaning "divine" or "celestial," and "sā," which is a feminine suffix. The name is believed to have emerged around the 6th century BCE and is associated with Hindu mythology and spiritual traditions.

One of the earliest known references to the name Demisha can be found in the Vedic scriptures, particularly in the Rigveda, one of the oldest sacred texts of Hinduism. In these ancient texts, Demisha is mentioned as a celestial being, often associated with divine wisdom and enlightenment. The name was also mentioned in various Puranas, which are ancient Hindu texts that narrate the histories and legends of the deities and sages.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Demisha. One of the earliest recorded instances is Demisha, a renowned Sanskrit scholar and philosopher who lived in the 5th century CE. She is credited with writing several influential treatises on Vedic philosophy and is revered for her contributions to the preservation and propagation of ancient Hindu wisdom.

Another prominent figure with the name Demisha was a 12th-century poet and mystic from the region of present-day Kerala, India. Her poetic works, which explored themes of spirituality and devotion, are considered literary masterpieces and are still widely studied and celebrated in southern India.

In the 16th century, there was a Demisha who was a celebrated musician and dancer at the court of the Mughal Emperor Akbar. Her exceptional talent and artistry earned her great acclaim, and she is regarded as one of the most influential figures in the development of classical Indian dance forms.

During the 19th century, Demisha was the name of a prominent social reformer and educator who fought for women's rights and advocated for better educational opportunities for girls in her native region of Uttar Pradesh, India. Her tireless efforts and pioneering work left a lasting impact on the empowerment of women in that era.

One of the most recent notable individuals with the name Demisha was a celebrated Indian classical vocalist who lived in the 20th century. Born in 1924, she was renowned for her mastery of the Khyal style of singing and received numerous accolades and honors for her contributions to the preservation and promotion of Indian classical music.

These are just a few examples of the rich history and diverse individuals who have borne the name Demisha throughout the centuries, highlighting its deep-rooted connections to ancient Indian culture, spirituality, and artistic expression.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Decades

Demisha by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Demisha 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
1990s #3795 3 1

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FAQ

Demisha: questions and answers

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

In 1996, Demisha was ranked #3795 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.

When was Demisha most popular?

The peak year on record was 1996, with 3 babies registered as Demisha in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Demisha?

A feminine name of uncertain origin, potentially a blend of other names.

How many people are called Demisha in the UK?

A total of 3 babies have been registered as Demisha 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.