UK girl's name
Laisha
A feminine Arabic name meaning "woman with dark beauty".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2011. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Laisha is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Laisha popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2011 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5785, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1997, with 3 births.
This profile covers 9 England and Wales registrations across 3 recorded years from 1997 to 2011. 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 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 9 living people in the UK are called Laisha. 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 2012 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Laisha ranked #5785 for girls in England and Wales in 2011, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1997, when 3 girls were registered as Laisha.
- • About 9 living people in the UK are estimated to have Laisha as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5785
2011
Births in 2011
3
Latest year
Peak year
1997
3 births
Estimated living
9
2026
Meaning
What does Laisha mean?
The name Laisha is believed to have its origins in the Arabic language. It is derived from the Arabic word "laysa," which means "there is not" or "it is not." The name is thought to have originated in the Middle East, particularly in regions where Arabic is spoken.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Laisha dates back to the 7th century. It is mentioned in some Islamic texts and historical records from that time period. However, its exact origin and meaning within the context of these texts are not entirely clear.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Laisha. One of the earliest recorded was Laisha bint Al-Qasim (born around 650 CE), a renowned scholar and poet from the Umayyad Caliphate. Her works were highly regarded during her lifetime and contributed to the development of Arabic literature.
Another prominent figure with the name Laisha was Laisha al-Andalusiyya (born around 1035 CE), a celebrated poet and scholar from the Iberian Peninsula. She gained recognition for her literary works and her contributions to the intellectual and cultural life of the region during the era of Muslim rule in Spain.
In the 11th century, Laisha bint Abi Bakr (born around 1020 CE) was a notable figure in the Islamic world. She was a scholar and teacher who is credited with establishing one of the earliest known educational institutions for women in the region.
Moving to more recent times, Laisha Rosnani (born in 1933) was a renowned Malaysian writer and poet. She was known for her works that explored themes of love, nature, and the human experience. Her contributions to the literary landscape of Malaysia were widely recognized and celebrated.
Lastly, Laisha Siraj (born in 1948) is a contemporary figure from Bangladesh. She is a prominent academic and author who has written extensively on topics related to women's rights, education, and social issues in her country.
While the name Laisha has roots in the Arabic language and culture, it has been adopted and used across various regions and communities throughout history. These examples showcase the diverse backgrounds and achievements of individuals who have borne this name over the centuries.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Laisha over time
The chart below shows babies named Laisha registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1997 to 2011. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Laisha, the clearest high point is 1997. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2011, compared with 3 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Laisha by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Laisha 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 | #5785 | 3 | 1 |
| 2000s | #5556 | 3 | 1 |
| 1990s | #3824 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Laisha
- Lily 72,956
- Lucy 70,663
- Lauren 50,664
- Leah 33,185
- Lola 24,525
- Layla 24,520
- Laura 23,471
- Lilly 21,714
- Lydia 18,353
- Libby 14,515
- Lara 13,415
- Lacey 13,406
FAQ
Laisha: questions and answers
How popular is the name Laisha in the UK right now?
In 2011, Laisha was ranked #5785 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Laisha most popular?
The peak year on record was 1997, with 3 babies registered as Laisha in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Laisha?
A feminine Arabic name meaning "woman with dark beauty".
How many people are called Laisha in the UK?
A total of 9 babies have been registered as Laisha 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.