UK girl's name
Divisha
A feminine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "celestial" or "divine".
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.
Divisha is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Divisha popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #2253, with 12 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2023, with 13 births.
This profile covers 61 England and Wales registrations across 9 recorded years from 2015 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 92% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 61 living people in the UK are called Divisha. 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
- • Divisha ranked #2253 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 12 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2023, when 13 girls were registered as Divisha.
- • About 61 living people in the UK are estimated to have Divisha as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#2253
2024
Births in 2024
12
Latest year
Peak year
2023
13 births
Estimated living
61
2026
Meaning
What does Divisha mean?
The name Divisha has its origins in the Sanskrit language, an ancient Indo-Aryan language that has been used in the Indian subcontinent for over 3,500 years. The name is derived from the Sanskrit root "div," meaning "to shine" or "to radiate," suggesting a connection to brightness, light, and brilliance.
In Hindu mythology, the name Divisha has been associated with various celestial beings and deities, often representing divine radiance and celestial beauty. One of the earliest known references to the name can be found in the ancient Hindu scriptures, the Vedas, where it is mentioned in connection with the worship of the Sun god, Surya.
The name Divisha gained prominence during the classical period of Indian history, particularly in the medieval era when it was adopted by several notable figures. One of the earliest recorded bearers of the name was Divisha, a renowned Sanskrit scholar and poet who lived in the 8th century CE. Her works, which included poetry and philosophical treatises, were widely acclaimed and studied throughout the Indian subcontinent.
Another notable figure was Divisha Bhatta, a celebrated mathematician and astronomer who lived in the 12th century CE. He made significant contributions to the field of mathematics and is known for his work on the calculation of planetary positions and the development of advanced mathematical techniques.
In the realm of literature, the name Divisha is associated with Divisha Sundari, a celebrated poet and writer who lived in the 16th century CE. Her works, which included love poetry and devotional verses, were widely popular and influential in shaping the literary landscape of her time.
Moving into the modern era, the name Divisha gained further recognition with the birth of Divisha Dutta, an Indian classical dancer and choreographer who was born in 1926. She played a significant role in preserving and promoting the traditional Indian dance forms of Kathak and Manipuri, and her contributions to the field of dance were widely recognized and celebrated.
Another notable figure bearing the name Divisha was Divisha Prabhakar, an Indian social activist and advocate for women's rights, who was born in 1958. Her work focused on empowering underprivileged women and promoting gender equality, and she received several awards and accolades for her efforts in this field.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Divisha over time
The chart below shows babies named Divisha registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2015 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 Divisha, the clearest high point is 2023. The latest England and Wales figure is 12 births in 2024, compared with 13 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Divisha by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Divisha 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 | #3009 | 44 | 5 |
| 2010s | #4745 | 17 | 4 |
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FAQ
Divisha: questions and answers
How popular is the name Divisha in the UK right now?
In 2024, Divisha was ranked #2253 for girls in England and Wales, with 12 births registered.
When was Divisha most popular?
The peak year on record was 2023, with 13 babies registered as Divisha in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Divisha?
A feminine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "celestial" or "divine".
How many people are called Divisha in the UK?
A total of 61 babies have been registered as Divisha across the 9 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.