UK girl's name
Kersha
A feminine name likely derived from the Persian word "kersha" meaning "graceful".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 1999. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Kersha is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Kersha popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 1999 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3900, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1997, with 4 births.
This profile covers 13 England and Wales registrations across 4 recorded years from 1996 to 1999. 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 Kersha. 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 2000 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Kersha ranked #3900 for girls in England and Wales in 1999, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1997, when 4 girls were registered as Kersha.
- • About 13 living people in the UK are estimated to have Kersha as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3900
1999
Births in 1999
3
Latest year
Peak year
1997
4 births
Estimated living
13
2026
Meaning
What does Kersha mean?
The name Kersha is believed to have originated from the Sanskrit language, which is an ancient Indo-Aryan language that dates back to the 2nd millennium BCE. It is thought to be derived from the Sanskrit word "Krisha," which means "dark" or "black." This name was likely given to individuals with a darker complexion or hair color in the Indian subcontinent during ancient times.
One of the earliest known references to the name Kersha can be found in the ancient Hindu scriptures, the Vedas, which were composed between 1500-500 BCE. In these sacred texts, there are mentions of individuals with names similar to Kersha, such as Krishnā and Krishnāyana, which are believed to be variations of the same root word.
The earliest recorded example of the name Kersha dates back to the 6th century CE, where it is mentioned in the Gupta Empire inscriptions found in northern India. During this time, a notable figure named Kersha was a renowned scholar and poet who contributed to the development of Sanskrit literature.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Kersha. One of the most famous was Kersha Rani (1528-1594), a powerful queen who ruled the kingdom of Mewar in present-day Rajasthan, India. She was known for her bravery and played a crucial role in defending her kingdom against the Mughal Empire.
Another notable figure with the name Kersha was Kersha Chandra Bhattacharya (1838-1914), a prominent Indian philosopher and social reformer who advocated for the rights of women and the abolition of the caste system.
In the field of literature, Kersha Saraswati (1550-1625) was a renowned Sanskrit poet and scholar from the Indian state of Karnataka. Her works, which explored themes of love, devotion, and spirituality, were widely celebrated during her lifetime and continue to be studied today.
Kersha Nath Tewari (1887-1960) was an Indian freedom fighter and politician who played an active role in the struggle for independence from British rule. He served as the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh and was also a member of the Constituent Assembly of India.
Finally, Kersha Kumari Bahadur (1924-2009) was a renowned Indian classical dancer and choreographer who helped popularize the Odissi dance form on a global scale. She received numerous honors, including the prestigious Padma Bhushan, one of India's highest civilian awards.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Kersha over time
The chart below shows babies named Kersha registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 1999. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Kersha, the clearest high point is 1997. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 1999, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Kersha by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Kersha 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | #3679 | 13 | 4 |
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FAQ
Kersha: questions and answers
How popular is the name Kersha in the UK right now?
In 1999, Kersha was ranked #3900 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Kersha most popular?
The peak year on record was 1997, with 4 babies registered as Kersha in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Kersha?
A feminine name likely derived from the Persian word "kersha" meaning "graceful".
How many people are called Kersha in the UK?
A total of 13 babies have been registered as Kersha 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.