UK girl's name
Manesha
A feminine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "wish" or "desire".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2001. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Manesha is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Manesha popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2001 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3998, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2001, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2001 to 2001. 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.
Manesha is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Manesha. 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 2002 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Manesha ranked #3998 for girls in England and Wales in 2001, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2001, when 3 girls were registered as Manesha.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Manesha as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3998
2001
Births in 2001
3
Latest year
Peak year
2001
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Manesha mean?
The name Manesha is believed to have its origins in Sanskrit, an ancient Indo-Aryan language that was prevalent in the Indian subcontinent. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word "manisha," which means intellect, wisdom, or understanding.
In ancient Hindu texts and scriptures, there are references to the concept of "manisha," which was considered a highly revered quality. The name Manesha was likely bestowed upon individuals with the hope that they would embody these traits of intelligence and deep understanding.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Manesha can be traced back to the 6th century BCE. During this period, there was a renowned scholar and philosopher named Manesha, who made significant contributions to the field of Indian philosophy. His teachings and writings had a profound impact on the development of Hindu thought.
Another prominent figure in history who bore the name Manesha was a 12th-century Sanskrit scholar and grammarian from the region of present-day Karnataka, India. He authored several treatises on grammar and linguistics, which were widely studied and revered during that era.
In the 16th century, there was a Rajput warrior named Manesha Singh, who served as a military commander in the army of the Mughal Empire. He was known for his bravery and strategic prowess on the battlefield, and his exploits were celebrated in various historical accounts of that period.
During the 18th century, a notable figure named Manesha Devi emerged as a prominent poet and writer in the court of the Maratha Empire. Her poetic works, which often explored themes of love, spirituality, and the human condition, were highly acclaimed and contributed to the rich literary tradition of that era.
In more recent times, one of the most famous individuals with the name Manesha was Manesha Guruji, a renowned spiritual leader and teacher who lived in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He was widely revered for his teachings on meditation, self-realization, and the pursuit of inner peace, and his influence extended far beyond the borders of India.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Manesha by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Manesha 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 | #3998 | 3 | 1 |
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FAQ
Manesha: questions and answers
How popular is the name Manesha in the UK right now?
In 2001, Manesha was ranked #3998 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Manesha most popular?
The peak year on record was 2001, with 3 babies registered as Manesha in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Manesha?
A feminine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "wish" or "desire".
How many people are called Manesha in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Manesha 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.