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UK girl's name

Khalisha

A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "handmaiden" or "obedient servant".

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.

Khalisha is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Khalisha 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 2001, with 4 births.

This profile covers 10 England and Wales registrations across 3 recorded years from 2001 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.

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 10 living people in the UK are called Khalisha. 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

  • Khalisha ranked #5061 for girls in England and Wales in 2006, with 3 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2001, when 4 girls were registered as Khalisha.
  • About 10 living people in the UK are estimated to have Khalisha 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

2001

4 births

Estimated living

10

2026

Meaning

What does Khalisha mean?

The name Khalisha is of Arabic origin and is derived from the Arabic word "khalisa," meaning "pure" or "sincere." It is a feminine name that gained popularity in the Middle East and North Africa during the medieval period, particularly among Muslim communities.

The earliest recorded use of the name Khalisha can be traced back to the 9th century, when it appeared in various Arabic literary works and historical records. One notable mention is in the writings of the renowned Arab philosopher and scholar, Al-Kindi, who lived in the 9th century.

In the 11th century, the name Khalisha gained further recognition when it was given to a prominent Arabic poet and scholar, Khalisha bint Al-Muqtadir. She was known for her exceptional literary talents and her contributions to the field of Arabic literature.

During the 12th century, the name Khalisha was associated with a renowned Islamic mystic and Sufi saint, Khalisha Al-Baghdadi. She was revered for her spiritual teachings and her devotion to the Sufi path.

In the 14th century, a famous Arab traveler and explorer, Khalisha Ibn Battuta, bore this name. He was known for his extensive travels throughout the Islamic world and his detailed accounts of the various cultures and civilizations he encountered.

Another notable figure with the name Khalisha was Khalisha Al-Maridini, a prominent Islamic scholar and jurist who lived in the 16th century. She was renowned for her expertise in Islamic law and her contributions to the field of Islamic jurisprudence.

While the name Khalisha has its roots in Arabic culture, it has since been adopted by various communities around the world, particularly in regions with significant Muslim populations. However, it is important to note that the historical references and examples provided here are specific to the use of Khalisha as a given name and do not include its potential use as a surname or last name.

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Popularity

Khalisha over time

The chart below shows babies named Khalisha registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2001 to 2006. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Khalisha, the clearest high point is 2001. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2006, compared with 4 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Khalisha
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Decades

Khalisha by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Khalisha 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 #4307 10 3

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FAQ

Khalisha: questions and answers

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

In 2006, Khalisha was ranked #5061 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.

When was Khalisha most popular?

The peak year on record was 2001, with 4 babies registered as Khalisha in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Khalisha?

A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "handmaiden" or "obedient servant".

How many people are called Khalisha in the UK?

A total of 10 babies have been registered as Khalisha across the 3 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.