UK girl's name
Mariesha
A feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly a blend of Marie and a suffix -esha.
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.
Mariesha is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Mariesha 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 Mariesha. 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
- • Mariesha ranked #5785 for girls in England and Wales in 2011, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1997, when 3 girls were registered as Mariesha.
- • About 9 living people in the UK are estimated to have Mariesha 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 Mariesha mean?
The name Mariesha appears to be a relatively modern combination of the name Marie and the suffix -esha, which has origins in Sanskrit and Hindi languages. It is likely a invented or creative name, blending aspects of traditional names from different cultures.
Marie is a feminine given name derived from the ancient Semitic name Miryam or Miriam, which has roots in the Hebrew name Miryām, meaning "bitter" or "beloved". The name Marie gained widespread popularity across Europe in the Middle Ages due to veneration of the Virgin Mary in Christianity.
The suffix -esha is commonly found in Sanskrit and Hindi names, often indicating a feminine form or a name associated with a particular quality or virtue. In Hindi, it can be translated to mean "mistress" or "queen". However, the specific origin and meaning of the combination Mariesha is unclear.
While there are no apparent historical references or famous individuals recorded with this exact name, it is possible that Mariesha has been adopted as a given name in recent times, particularly in certain cultural or linguistic communities that have embraced the blending of different naming traditions.
As a relatively modern name, it is unlikely to find many notable historical figures with this specific name. However, here are five individuals with the first name Marie who have made significant contributions throughout history:
1. Marie Curie (1867-1934), a renowned Polish-born physicist and chemist, known for her pioneering work on radioactivity and the discovery of the elements polonium and radium.
2. Marie Antoinette (1755-1793), the last Queen of France before the French Revolution, known for her infamous phrase "Let them eat cake".
3. Marie de' Medici (1575-1642), an Italian-born Queen of France and regent for her son Louis XIII, known for her patronage of the arts and her influence on French culture.
4. Marie de France (fl. 1160-1215), a medieval French poet and fabulist, known for her lais and fables, which were influential in the development of French literature.
5. Marie Stopes (1880-1958), a British author, palaeobotanist, and campaigner for women's rights, known for her pioneering work on family planning and birth control.
While the name Mariesha may be a modern invention, it carries echoes of diverse cultural and linguistic traditions, blending the traditional European name Marie with the Sanskrit and Hindi suffix -esha, potentially signifying a fusion of identities or a unique naming convention.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Mariesha over time
The chart below shows babies named Mariesha 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 Mariesha, 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
Mariesha by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Mariesha 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 | #4373 | 3 | 1 |
| 1990s | #3824 | 3 | 1 |
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FAQ
Mariesha: questions and answers
How popular is the name Mariesha in the UK right now?
In 2011, Mariesha was ranked #5785 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Mariesha most popular?
The peak year on record was 1997, with 3 babies registered as Mariesha in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Mariesha?
A feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly a blend of Marie and a suffix -esha.
How many people are called Mariesha in the UK?
A total of 9 babies have been registered as Mariesha 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.