UK girl's name
Jaisha
An Indian feminine name meaning "victorious" or "prosperous" in Sanskrit.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2006. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Jaisha is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Jaisha popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2006 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5061, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2006, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2006 to 2006. 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.
Jaisha is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Jaisha. 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 2007 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Jaisha ranked #5061 for girls in England and Wales in 2006, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2006, when 3 girls were registered as Jaisha.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Jaisha as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5061
2006
Births in 2006
3
Latest year
Peak year
2006
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Jaisha mean?
The name Jaisha has its roots in the Sanskrit language of ancient India. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "jai," which means victory or triumph, and "sha," which means to possess or have. Thus, the name Jaisha can be interpreted to mean "one who possesses victory" or "victorious one."
This name has been in use in India for centuries and is found in various Hindu texts and scriptures. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name appears in the Mahabharata, the ancient Indian epic poem that dates back to around the 8th century BCE. In the text, Jaisha is mentioned as the name of a warrior who fought alongside the Pandava princes during the great Kurukshetra war.
Over the course of Indian history, several notable individuals have borne the name Jaisha. One of the earliest was Jaisha Rani, a brave queen who ruled the princely state of Jaipur in the 16th century CE. She is remembered for her valor and leadership during the turbulent times of the Mughal invasions.
Another significant figure was Jaisha Brahmin, a renowned Sanskrit scholar and poet who lived in the 17th century CE. He authored several works on grammar, philosophy, and literature, and his contributions to the preservation of ancient Indian knowledge are widely recognized.
In more recent times, Jaisha Orchid Nilthri (1900-1988) was a celebrated Indian classical dancer and choreographer. She is credited with popularizing the Mohiniyattam dance form and training countless dancers over her illustrious career.
Jaisha Karmakar (born 1986) is a contemporary Indian long-distance runner who has represented India in multiple international competitions, including the Olympics and Asian Games. She won the bronze medal in the 2018 Asian Games marathon event.
Jaisha Patel (born 1972) is an Indian-American television actress and writer, best known for her role as Manju Banerjee in the popular sitcom "The Mindy Project." She has also appeared in several other TV shows and films.
While the name Jaisha has its roots in ancient India, it has gained popularity across various cultures and regions over time, transcending its linguistic and geographical boundaries.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Jaisha by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Jaisha 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | #5061 | 3 | 1 |
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FAQ
Jaisha: questions and answers
How popular is the name Jaisha in the UK right now?
In 2006, Jaisha was ranked #5061 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Jaisha most popular?
The peak year on record was 2006, with 3 babies registered as Jaisha in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Jaisha?
An Indian feminine name meaning "victorious" or "prosperous" in Sanskrit.
How many people are called Jaisha in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Jaisha 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.