UK girl's name
Kaisha
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "rich" or "wealthy".
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.
Kaisha is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Kaisha popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2023 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4709, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2000, with 21 births.
This profile covers 263 England and Wales registrations across 25 recorded years from 1996 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 19% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 261 living people in the UK are called Kaisha. 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
- • Kaisha ranked #4709 for girls in England and Wales in 2023, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2000, when 21 girls were registered as Kaisha.
- • About 261 living people in the UK are estimated to have Kaisha as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4709
2023
Births in 2023
4
Latest year
Peak year
2000
21 births
Estimated living
261
2026
Meaning
What does Kaisha mean?
The name Kaisha is believed to have originated from the Sanskrit language, which is an ancient Indo-Aryan language that originated in South Asia. The name is thought to be derived from the Sanskrit word "Kaishora," which means "youth" or "adolescence." This suggests that the name Kaisha may have been given to children or young individuals.
In ancient Hindu texts, such as the Vedas and Upanishads, there are references to the concept of "Kaishora," which is associated with the transitional stage between childhood and adulthood. However, there are no specific mentions of the name Kaisha itself in these ancient scriptures.
The earliest recorded use of the name Kaisha can be traced back to the 7th century CE in parts of the Indian subcontinent, particularly in regions where Sanskrit was widely spoken or had a strong influence. During this time, the name Kaisha was primarily given to girls and women.
One of the earliest known individuals with the name Kaisha was Kaisha Devi, a princess and poet who lived in the 8th century CE in the Chola Empire, which was located in present-day Tamil Nadu, India. She was known for her contributions to Tamil literature and her patronage of the arts.
Another notable figure with the name Kaisha was Kaisha Raje, a 14th-century ruler of the Mewar region in present-day Rajasthan, India. She was known for her bravery and leadership during a time of conflict and is remembered for her role in defending her kingdom against invading forces.
In the 16th century, there was Kaisha Bai, a courtesan and poet who lived in the Mughal Empire. She was renowned for her literary works and her contributions to the cultural life of the Mughal court.
During the 19th century, Kaisha Devi, a Hindu mystic and spiritual leader, gained prominence in parts of northern India. She was known for her teachings on devotion and self-realization, and she attracted a significant following during her lifetime.
Another notable figure with the name Kaisha was Kaisha Raman, an Indian classical dancer and choreographer who lived in the early 20th century. She was instrumental in reviving and popularizing the traditional dance form of Bharatanatyam, and she is regarded as one of the pioneers of modern Indian dance.
While the name Kaisha has its roots in Sanskrit and the Indian subcontinent, it has since been adopted and used in various cultures and regions around the world, albeit with varying degrees of popularity and cultural significance.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Kaisha over time
The chart below shows babies named Kaisha registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 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 Kaisha, the clearest high point is 2000. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2023, compared with 21 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Kaisha by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Kaisha 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 | #5145 | 7 | 2 |
| 2010s | #3830 | 58 | 9 |
| 2000s | #1792 | 126 | 10 |
| 1990s | #1097 | 72 | 4 |
Related
Names similar to Kaisha
- Katie 53,185
- Keira 14,411
- Katherine 11,323
- Kayleigh 10,677
- Kate 10,276
- Kelsey 7,224
- Kiera 7,218
- Kayla 6,541
- Kirsty 6,384
- Khadija 5,948
- Kimberley 5,189
- Kaitlyn 5,137
FAQ
Kaisha: questions and answers
How popular is the name Kaisha in the UK right now?
In 2023, Kaisha was ranked #4709 for girls in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Kaisha most popular?
The peak year on record was 2000, with 21 babies registered as Kaisha in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Kaisha?
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "rich" or "wealthy".
How many people are called Kaisha in the UK?
A total of 263 babies have been registered as Kaisha across the 25 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.