UK girl's name
Erisa
A feminine name of Greek origin meaning "worker of wool".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2023. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Erisa is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Erisa popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2023 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5687, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2011, with 10 births.
This profile covers 83 England and Wales registrations across 16 recorded years from 2000 to 2023. 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 30% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 83 living people in the UK are called Erisa. 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 2024 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Erisa ranked #5687 for girls in England and Wales in 2023, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2011, when 10 girls were registered as Erisa.
- • About 83 living people in the UK are estimated to have Erisa as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5687
2023
Births in 2023
3
Latest year
Peak year
2011
10 births
Estimated living
83
2026
Meaning
What does Erisa mean?
The name Erisa has its origins in the Greek language and culture, dating back to ancient times. It is believed to be derived from the Greek word "eirene," which means "peace." The name may also have roots in the goddess Eirene, the personification of peace in Greek mythology.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Erisa can be found in the ancient Greek play "The Trojan Women" by Euripides, written in 415 BC. In this play, a character named Erisa is mentioned, although little is known about her significance or role.
During the Byzantine era, which spanned from the 4th to the 15th century, the name Erisa gained popularity among Greek-speaking populations. It was often given to daughters as a symbol of hope for a peaceful and harmonious life.
In the Middle Ages, the name Erisa appeared in various historical records and manuscripts across the Mediterranean region. One notable figure was Erisa of Byzantium, a scholar and writer who lived in the 12th century. She is known for her contributions to the study of ancient Greek literature and philosophy.
In the Renaissance period, the name Erisa was embraced by Italian families, particularly in regions with strong Greek cultural influences, such as Sicily and Southern Italy. A prominent figure from this era was Erisa Falcone, a Sicilian noblewoman and patron of the arts, who lived in the 15th century.
During the Enlightenment era, the name Erisa found its way into the literary works of several European authors. One notable example is the character Erisa in the novel "The Wanderer" by Fanny Burney, published in 1814. This work explored themes of social class and gender roles in 18th-century England.
Throughout history, the name Erisa has been borne by various notable individuals, including Erisa Govanna, an Italian sculptor from the 16th century; Erisa Montesquieu, a French philosopher and writer from the 17th century; Erisa Khazarian, an Armenian painter and activist from the 19th century; and Erisa Cavaignac, a French military leader and politician from the 19th century.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Erisa over time
The chart below shows babies named Erisa registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2000 to 2023. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Erisa, the clearest high point is 2011. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2023, compared with 10 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Erisa by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Erisa 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 | #5166 | 7 | 2 |
| 2010s | #4015 | 53 | 9 |
| 2000s | #3978 | 23 | 5 |
Related
Names similar to Erisa
- Emily 121,621
- Ella 69,101
- Ellie 63,522
- Evie 52,944
- Emma 50,755
- Eleanor 40,576
- Elizabeth 39,225
- Erin 34,816
- Eva 29,738
- Evelyn 26,911
- Elsie 23,671
- Emilia 22,167
FAQ
Erisa: questions and answers
How popular is the name Erisa in the UK right now?
In 2023, Erisa was ranked #5687 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Erisa most popular?
The peak year on record was 2011, with 10 babies registered as Erisa in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Erisa?
A feminine name of Greek origin meaning "worker of wool".
How many people are called Erisa in the UK?
A total of 83 babies have been registered as Erisa across the 16 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.