UK girl's name
Mavisha
A feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly derived from Sanskrit.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2014. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Mavisha is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Mavisha popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2014 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5691, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2014, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2014 to 2014. 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.
Mavisha is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Mavisha. 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 2015 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Mavisha ranked #5691 for girls in England and Wales in 2014, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2014, when 3 girls were registered as Mavisha.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Mavisha as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5691
2014
Births in 2014
3
Latest year
Peak year
2014
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Mavisha mean?
The name Mavisha is of ancient Hindu origin, tracing its roots back to the Sanskrit language and the Vedic period of Indian history, which spanned from around 1500 BCE to 500 BCE. It is believed to be derived from the Sanskrit word "mavisha," which means "intoxicating" or "captivating." The name was likely given to children with the hope that they would possess a charming and magnetic personality.
One of the earliest known mentions of the name Mavisha can be found in the Mahabharata, one of the two major Sanskrit epics of ancient Indian literature. In this epic, Mavisha is the name of a Rakshasa (a powerful demonic being) who is described as a fierce warrior and a formidable opponent to the Pandava princes.
Throughout the centuries, the name Mavisha has been borne by several notable individuals. One of the earliest recorded examples is Mavisha Devi, a 7th-century Hindu queen and the wife of King Harsha of the Pushyabhuti dynasty, who ruled a large part of northern India. She is known for her patronage of the arts and her support of Buddhist monasteries and temples.
Another prominent figure with this name was Mavisha Nayar, a 16th-century warrior and military leader from the Nair community of Kerala, India. She is celebrated for her bravery and leadership in battles against the Portuguese colonizers.
In the 18th century, Mavisha Bai was a renowned courtesan and poetess in the court of the Maratha Peshwa rulers in Pune, India. Her works, which were written in the Marathi language, are considered significant contributions to the literature of that era.
In more recent times, Mavisha Moghe (1925-2008) was an Indian classical dancer and choreographer who played a significant role in popularizing and promoting the Kathak dance form. She was awarded the prestigious Padma Bhushan, one of India's highest civilian honors, in 2006.
The name Mavisha has also been borne by several other notable individuals throughout history, including scholars, artists, and social reformers, further adding to its rich cultural significance and legacy.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Mavisha by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Mavisha 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 | #5691 | 3 | 1 |
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FAQ
Mavisha: questions and answers
How popular is the name Mavisha in the UK right now?
In 2014, Mavisha was ranked #5691 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Mavisha most popular?
The peak year on record was 2014, with 3 babies registered as Mavisha in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Mavisha?
A feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly derived from Sanskrit.
How many people are called Mavisha in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Mavisha 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.