UK girl's name
Erisha
A feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly meaning "prosperous" or "rich".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2021. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Erisha is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Erisha popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2021 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4634, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2019, with 4 births.
This profile covers 8 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 2019 to 2021. 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 8 living people in the UK are called Erisha. 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 2022 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Erisha ranked #4634 for girls in England and Wales in 2021, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2019, when 4 girls were registered as Erisha.
- • About 8 living people in the UK are estimated to have Erisha as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4634
2021
Births in 2021
4
Latest year
Peak year
2019
4 births
Estimated living
8
2026
Meaning
What does Erisha mean?
The name Erisha is believed to have its origins in Sanskrit, an ancient Indo-Aryan language from the Indian subcontinent. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "Rishi," which means a sage or a wise person. The name is thought to have been in use as early as the 6th century BCE.
In Hindu mythology, Rishis were revered sages who possessed divine knowledge and were considered to be the authors of the Vedas, the oldest scriptures of Hinduism. The name Erisha may have been bestowed upon individuals who were considered wise or learned, or who were born into families of scholars or spiritual leaders.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Erisha can be found in the Mahabharata, a Sanskrit epic from ancient India. The epic mentions a character named Erisha, who was a sage and a teacher of the Pandava princes. This reference dates back to around the 4th century BCE.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Erisha. In the 9th century CE, Erisha Acharya was a renowned Sanskrit scholar and grammarian from India. He is credited with writing several treatises on Sanskrit grammar and linguistics.
During the 12th century, Erisha Bhatta was a celebrated Indian mathematician and astronomer. He made significant contributions to the field of mathematics and authored works on astronomy and astrology.
In the 16th century, Erisha Nath was a prominent Hindu saint and spiritual leader from Bengal, India. He is believed to have been a devotee of the Hindu goddess Kali and is revered as a mystic and a poet.
In the 19th century, Erisha Chandra Banerjee was a renowned Indian philosopher and social reformer. He was a vocal advocate for women's rights and education and played a pivotal role in the Bengal Renaissance movement.
Another notable figure with the name Erisha was Erisha Devi, a 20th century Indian freedom fighter and social activist. She actively participated in the Indian independence movement and worked towards the upliftment of women and the underprivileged.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Erisha over time
The chart below shows babies named Erisha registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2019 to 2021. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Erisha, the clearest high point is 2019. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2021, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Erisha by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Erisha 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 | #4634 | 4 | 1 |
| 2010s | #4686 | 4 | 1 |
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- Eleanor 40,576
- Elizabeth 39,225
- Erin 34,816
- Eva 29,738
- Evelyn 26,911
- Elsie 23,671
- Emilia 22,167
FAQ
Erisha: questions and answers
How popular is the name Erisha in the UK right now?
In 2021, Erisha was ranked #4634 for girls in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Erisha most popular?
The peak year on record was 2019, with 4 babies registered as Erisha in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Erisha?
A feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly meaning "prosperous" or "rich".
How many people are called Erisha in the UK?
A total of 8 babies have been registered as Erisha across the 2 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.