UK girl's name
Devisha
A feminine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "heavenly maiden" or "divine woman".
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.
Devisha is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Devisha 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 2023, with 4 births.
This profile covers 11 England and Wales registrations across 3 recorded years from 1998 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 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 11 living people in the UK are called Devisha. 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
- • Devisha ranked #4843 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2023, when 4 girls were registered as Devisha.
- • About 11 living people in the UK are estimated to have Devisha 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
2023
4 births
Estimated living
11
2026
Meaning
What does Devisha mean?
The name Devisha is of Sanskrit origin and has its roots in ancient Hindu culture. It is a combination of the Sanskrit words "deva" meaning "divine" or "celestial" and "isha" meaning "lord" or "master". The name can be interpreted as "divine lord" or "celestial ruler".
Devisha was a name given to both men and women in ancient India, often associated with royalty or those of high spiritual status. The earliest recorded instances of the name can be traced back to ancient Hindu texts and scriptures, where it was used to refer to deities or individuals of great reverence.
One of the most notable references to the name Devisha can be found in the Mahabharata, one of the two major Sanskrit epics of ancient India. In the epic, Devisha is mentioned as the name of a powerful king who ruled over a vast kingdom and was renowned for his wisdom and valor.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Devisha. Devisha Pandita (1050-1120 CE) was a renowned Sanskrit scholar and poet from the Kashmir region of ancient India. His works on grammar, poetry, and philosophy were widely studied and revered during his time.
Another famous bearer of the name was Devisha Bhatta (1550-1630 CE), a renowned astrologer and mathematician from the Vijayanagar Empire in southern India. His contributions to the field of astronomy and his astronomical treatises were highly influential during the medieval period.
In the realm of spirituality, Devisha Swami (1825-1895) was a revered Hindu mystic and yogi from the state of Uttar Pradesh in northern India. He was known for his profound spiritual teachings and his ability to perform miracles, attracting a large following of devotees during his lifetime.
Devisha Devi (1880-1960) was a prominent freedom fighter and social reformer from the state of Rajasthan in western India. She played an active role in the Indian independence movement and worked tirelessly to promote education and women's rights in her region.
Devisha Raman (1920-1985) was a renowned classical dancer and choreographer from the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu. She was instrumental in popularizing and preserving the traditional Bharatanatyam dance form, earning numerous accolades and honors for her contributions to the art.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Devisha over time
The chart below shows babies named Devisha registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1998 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 Devisha, the clearest high point is 2023. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2024, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Devisha by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Devisha 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 | #4776 | 8 | 2 |
| 1990s | #3848 | 3 | 1 |
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FAQ
Devisha: questions and answers
How popular is the name Devisha in the UK right now?
In 2024, Devisha was ranked #4843 for girls in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Devisha most popular?
The peak year on record was 2023, with 4 babies registered as Devisha in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Devisha?
A feminine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "heavenly maiden" or "divine woman".
How many people are called Devisha in the UK?
A total of 11 babies have been registered as Devisha across the 3 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.