UK girl's name
Mesha
A feminine name of Hebrew origin meaning "messenger of hope".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2013. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Mesha is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Mesha popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2013 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5742, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2004, with 7 births.
This profile covers 57 England and Wales registrations across 14 recorded years from 1996 to 2013. 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 43% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 57 living people in the UK are called Mesha. 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 2014 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Mesha ranked #5742 for girls in England and Wales in 2013, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2004, when 7 girls were registered as Mesha.
- • About 57 living people in the UK are estimated to have Mesha as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5742
2013
Births in 2013
3
Latest year
Peak year
2004
7 births
Estimated living
57
2026
Meaning
What does Mesha mean?
The name Mesha is believed to have its origins in the ancient Hebrew language, with roots dating back to biblical times. It is derived from the Hebrew word "mŭshā," which means "to draw out" or "to save." This name was commonly found in the Middle Eastern region, particularly in Israel and surrounding areas.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Mesha can be found in the Bible, specifically in the Book of Kings. It refers to Mesha, the King of Moab, who ruled in the 9th century BC. He is known for erecting the Moabite Stone, also called the Mesha Stele, which is an important archaeological discovery that provides insights into the ancient Moabite language and culture.
In ancient Indian texts, such as the Mahabharata and the Puranas, there are references to a character named Mesha, who was a mythological figure associated with the zodiac sign Aries. This connection suggests that the name may have been used in various cultures across the region.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Mesha. One of the earliest recorded was Mesha, the King of Moab, mentioned in the Bible, who lived around 850 BC. Another notable figure was Mesha Kalyanamal, a 16th-century Indian poet and scholar from the Bhakti movement, known for his devotional works in the Braj Bhasha language.
In more recent times, Mesha Gyatsho (1689-1768) was a renowned Tibetan Buddhist teacher and the 6th Panchen Lama, one of the most influential figures in Tibetan Buddhism. Mesha Nazar Ali (1906-1978) was a Pakistani philosopher and writer who made significant contributions to Islamic thought and Urdu literature.
Mesha Murali (1949-2001) was an Indian classical dancer and choreographer, renowned for her performances in the Bharatanatyam style. She was awarded the prestigious Padma Shri, one of India's highest civilian honors, in 1992.
While the name Mesha has its roots in ancient cultures, it has continued to be used across various regions and time periods, with individuals from diverse backgrounds bearing this name and leaving their mark in various fields.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Mesha over time
The chart below shows babies named Mesha registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2013. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Mesha, the clearest high point is 2004. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2013, compared with 7 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Mesha by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Mesha 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 | #5180 | 11 | 3 |
| 2000s | #3994 | 29 | 7 |
| 1990s | #3053 | 17 | 4 |
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- Molly 47,734
- Millie 44,390
- Maisie 32,671
- Matilda 29,965
- Maya 26,445
- Madison 18,441
- Maria 17,304
- Mollie 15,914
- Martha 15,116
- Maddison 14,918
FAQ
Mesha: questions and answers
How popular is the name Mesha in the UK right now?
In 2013, Mesha was ranked #5742 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Mesha most popular?
The peak year on record was 2004, with 7 babies registered as Mesha in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Mesha?
A feminine name of Hebrew origin meaning "messenger of hope".
How many people are called Mesha in the UK?
A total of 57 babies have been registered as Mesha across the 14 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.