UK girl's name
Kalisha
A feminine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "blossoming flower".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Kalisha is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Kalisha popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5891, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2005, with 13 births.
This profile covers 132 England and Wales registrations across 21 recorded years from 1996 to 2024. 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 23% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 131 living people in the UK are called Kalisha. 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 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Kalisha ranked #5891 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2005, when 13 girls were registered as Kalisha.
- • About 131 living people in the UK are estimated to have Kalisha as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5891
2024
Births in 2024
3
Latest year
Peak year
2005
13 births
Estimated living
131
2026
Meaning
What does Kalisha mean?
The name Kalisha is believed to have its origins in the Sanskrit language, which is an ancient Indo-Aryan language that originated in the Indian subcontinent. The name is thought to be derived from the Sanskrit word "Kalisha," which means "blissful" or "joyful."
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Kalisha can be found in ancient Indian texts and scriptures, such as the Vedas and the Upanishads, which date back to around 1500 BCE. In these texts, the name is often associated with divine beings or deities, reflecting its positive and auspicious connotations.
During the medieval period, the name Kalisha gained popularity among certain Hindu communities in India, particularly in regions where Sanskrit was widely spoken and revered. It was often given to female children in the hope that they would lead a life filled with happiness and contentment.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Kalisha. One such person was Kalisha Devi, a renowned Indian poet and mystic who lived during the 16th century. Her works, which explored themes of spirituality and devotion, continue to be widely studied and appreciated to this day.
Another famous Kalisha was Kalisha Bai, a prominent Indian dancer and courtesan who lived in the late 18th century. She was renowned for her exceptional skills in the classical dance form of Kathak and was a celebrated figure in the royal courts of her time.
In more recent times, Kalisha Buckhanon, an American author and educator born in 1977, has gained recognition for her critically acclaimed novels, which explore themes of race, identity, and family dynamics.
Kalisha Naicker, born in 1988, is a South African athlete who has represented her country in various international competitions, including the Commonwealth Games and the African Games, where she has won multiple medals in the discipline of javelin throw.
Kalisha Halim, a Malaysian entrepreneur born in 1985, is the founder of a successful eco-friendly fashion brand that promotes sustainable and ethical practices in the fashion industry.
While the name Kalisha has maintained a presence throughout history, it has also evolved and been adapted in various cultural contexts, reflecting the rich diversity of human experiences and traditions.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Kalisha over time
The chart below shows babies named Kalisha registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Kalisha, the clearest high point is 2005. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2024, compared with 13 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Kalisha by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Kalisha 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 | #5780 | 6 | 2 |
| 2010s | #4888 | 21 | 5 |
| 2000s | #2843 | 75 | 10 |
| 1990s | #2336 | 30 | 4 |
Related
Names similar to Kalisha
- 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
Kalisha: questions and answers
How popular is the name Kalisha in the UK right now?
In 2024, Kalisha was ranked #5891 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Kalisha most popular?
The peak year on record was 2005, with 13 babies registered as Kalisha in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Kalisha?
A feminine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "blossoming flower".
How many people are called Kalisha in the UK?
A total of 132 babies have been registered as Kalisha across the 21 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.