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UK girl's name

Janisha

A feminine name derived from Sanskrit meaning "belonging to the Divine".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2010. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Janisha is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Janisha popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2010 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5707, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2005, with 4 births.

This profile covers 13 England and Wales registrations across 4 recorded years from 2000 to 2010. 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 75% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 13 living people in the UK are called Janisha. 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 2011 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Janisha ranked #5707 for girls in England and Wales in 2010, with 3 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2005, when 4 girls were registered as Janisha.
  • About 13 living people in the UK are estimated to have Janisha as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#5707

2010

Births in 2010

3

Latest year

Peak year

2005

4 births

Estimated living

13

2026

Meaning

What does Janisha mean?

The name Janisha has its origins in the Sanskrit language, originating from the Indian subcontinent. It is derived from the Sanskrit words "Jana" meaning people or mankind, and "Isha" meaning lord or master. The name can be interpreted to mean "Lord of the People" or "Ruler of Mankind."

Janisha was a name that gained prominence during the ancient Vedic period in India, which spanned from around 1500 BCE to 500 BCE. During this time, the name was associated with Hindu deities and influential figures in the Vedic scriptures and texts, such as the Upanishads and the Puranas.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Janisha can be found in the Mahabharata, a ancient Indian epic dating back to the 8th or 9th century BCE. The name is mentioned in reference to a sage or rishi who played a significant role in the epic's events.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Janisha. One such figure was Janisha Narayanan, a renowned Indian mathematician and astronomer who lived in the 14th century CE. He made significant contributions to the field of trigonometry and is credited with developing the concept of the sine and cosine functions.

Another historical figure bearing the name Janisha was Janisha Devi, a queen of the Garhwal Kingdom in the present-day Indian state of Uttarakhand. She ruled in the 17th century and was known for her patronage of the arts and her efforts in promoting religious and cultural activities in her kingdom.

In the world of literature, Janisha Rani was a celebrated Urdu poet who lived in the 18th century. Her poetry, which explored themes of love, spirituality, and social commentary, gained widespread acclaim and influenced many subsequent writers in the Urdu literary tradition.

Another notable Janisha was Janisha Bai, a courtesan and poet in the court of the Maratha Peshwa rulers in the 18th century. She was renowned for her skill in poetry, dance, and music, and her contributions to the cultural life of the Maratha Empire.

Lastly, Janisha Chattopadhyay was a prominent Indian freedom fighter and social reformer who lived in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. She played an active role in the Indian independence movement and advocated for women's rights and education.

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Popularity

Janisha over time

The chart below shows babies named Janisha registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2000 to 2010. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Janisha, the clearest high point is 2005. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2010, compared with 4 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Janisha
01234200020052010

Decades

Janisha by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Janisha 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
2010s #5707 3 1
2000s #4476 10 3

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FAQ

Janisha: questions and answers

How popular is the name Janisha in the UK right now?

In 2010, Janisha was ranked #5707 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.

When was Janisha most popular?

The peak year on record was 2005, with 4 babies registered as Janisha in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Janisha?

A feminine name derived from Sanskrit meaning "belonging to the Divine".

How many people are called Janisha in the UK?

A total of 13 babies have been registered as Janisha across the 4 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.