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UK girl's name

Measha

A feminine name meaning "queen" or "prosperous" in Hebrew.

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2009. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Measha is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Measha popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2009 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5556, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1996, with 3 births.

This profile covers 9 England and Wales registrations across 3 recorded years from 1996 to 2009. 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 Measha. 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 2010 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Measha ranked #5556 for girls in England and Wales in 2009, with 3 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 1996, when 3 girls were registered as Measha.
  • About 9 living people in the UK are estimated to have Measha as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#5556

2009

Births in 2009

3

Latest year

Peak year

1996

3 births

Estimated living

9

2026

Meaning

What does Measha mean?

The name Measha has its roots in the ancient Hebrew language and culture, originating around the 8th century BC. It is derived from the Hebrew word "mash'ah," which means "deliverance" or "salvation." This name holds deep religious and cultural significance for the Jewish people.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Measha can be found in the Hebrew Bible, also known as the Old Testament. In the Book of Chronicles, Measha is mentioned as the name of a Judahite man who lived during the reign of King Hezekiah in the 8th century BC.

Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Measha. One such person was Measha ben Malchiah, a Jewish scribe and priest who lived in Jerusalem during the 5th century BC. He is mentioned in the Book of Nehemiah as one of the leaders who helped rebuild the walls of Jerusalem after the Babylonian exile.

In the 1st century AD, a Jewish scholar and rabbi known as Measha ben Joseph is recorded in the Talmud, a central text of Rabbinic Judaism. He was known for his wisdom and teachings, which were widely respected among the Jewish community of his time.

During the Middle Ages, a prominent Jewish philosopher and theologian named Measha ben Solomon lived in Spain in the 12th century. He was known for his influential works on Jewish philosophy and his contributions to the development of Jewish thought during that era.

Another notable figure with the name Measha was Measha ben Ezra, a Jewish scholar and poet who lived in Italy in the 16th century. He was renowned for his beautiful and intricate Hebrew poetry, which explored themes of love, religion, and the human experience.

While the name Measha has its origins in ancient Hebrew culture, it has transcended geographical and religious boundaries over the centuries, with individuals from various backgrounds adopting this name and adding their own unique perspectives and contributions to its legacy.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Measha over time

The chart below shows babies named Measha registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2009. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Measha, the clearest high point is 1996. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2009, compared with 3 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Measha
01223199620022009

Decades

Measha by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Measha 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 #4777 6 2
1990s #3795 3 1

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FAQ

Measha: questions and answers

How popular is the name Measha in the UK right now?

In 2009, Measha was ranked #5556 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.

When was Measha most popular?

The peak year on record was 1996, with 3 babies registered as Measha in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Measha?

A feminine name meaning "queen" or "prosperous" in Hebrew.

How many people are called Measha in the UK?

A total of 9 babies have been registered as Measha 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.