UK girl's name
Kishana
A feminine name of Indian origin meaning "attraction" or "allurement".
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.
Kishana is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Kishana 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 2010, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2010 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.
Kishana is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Kishana. 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
- • Kishana ranked #5707 for girls in England and Wales in 2010, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2010, when 3 girls were registered as Kishana.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Kishana 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
2010
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Kishana mean?
The name Kishana is believed to have originated from the Sanskrit language of ancient India. Scholars trace its roots back to the word "Kṛṣṇa" which means dark, black, or Krishna, the Hindu deity.
In Hindu mythology, Krishna is one of the most revered deities, often depicted as an avatar or incarnation of Lord Vishnu. The name Kishana is found in various ancient Hindu texts, including the Bhagavad Gita and the Mahabharata.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Kishana can be found in the Puranas, a vast collection of ancient Hindu scriptures. Here, Kishana is mentioned as a devotee of Lord Krishna and is often associated with spiritual devotion and divine love.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Kishana. One such figure was Kishana Nand Dhar (1834-1909), a renowned Kashmiri scholar, and poet who made significant contributions to the literature and culture of the region.
Another notable Kishana was Kishana Lal Sarkar (1890-1973), a prominent Indian lawyer and politician who served as a member of the Constituent Assembly of India and played a crucial role in drafting the country's constitution.
In the realm of classical Indian music, Kishana Mohan Bhatt (1933-2021) was a celebrated sarod player and composer. He was awarded the Padma Vibhushan, India's second-highest civilian honor, for his contributions to the arts.
Kishana Ram (1934-2022) was a renowned Punjabi writer and poet who received numerous accolades for his literary works, including the prestigious Sahitya Akademi Award.
Kishana Kant Mishra (1935-2018) was an eminent Indian linguist and scholar of Sanskrit literature. He authored several books and research papers on Indian philosophy, linguistics, and ancient texts.
While the name Kishana has its roots in ancient Sanskrit and Hindu traditions, it has transcended cultural boundaries and gained popularity across various regions and communities over the centuries.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Kishana by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Kishana 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 |
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FAQ
Kishana: questions and answers
How popular is the name Kishana in the UK right now?
In 2010, Kishana was ranked #5707 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Kishana most popular?
The peak year on record was 2010, with 3 babies registered as Kishana in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Kishana?
A feminine name of Indian origin meaning "attraction" or "allurement".
How many people are called Kishana in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Kishana across the 1 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.