UK girl's name
Miesha
A feminine name derived from the Irish Gaelic word "miosach" meaning prosperous or wealthy.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2023. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Miesha is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Miesha popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2023 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4709, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2017, with 11 births.
This profile covers 61 England and Wales registrations across 13 recorded years from 1998 to 2023. 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 36% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 61 living people in the UK are called Miesha. 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 2024 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Miesha ranked #4709 for girls in England and Wales in 2023, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2017, when 11 girls were registered as Miesha.
- • About 61 living people in the UK are estimated to have Miesha as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4709
2023
Births in 2023
4
Latest year
Peak year
2017
11 births
Estimated living
61
2026
Meaning
What does Miesha mean?
The name Miesha has its origins in the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the Sanskrit language. It is believed to have emerged around the 5th century BCE, during the height of the Vedic period in ancient India. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word "Misha," which means "ray of light" or "sunshine."
One of the earliest known references to the name Miesha can be found in the ancient Hindu scriptures, the Vedas. It is mentioned as the name of a minor goddess associated with the sun and its radiant energy. This association with light and warmth likely contributed to the popularity of the name among the ancient Indians.
In the centuries that followed, the name Miesha gained traction across various regions of the Indian subcontinent. It was embraced by different cultures and communities, each adding their own unique spin to its pronunciation and spelling. Variations such as Mesha, Meesha, and Misha emerged over time.
One of the earliest recorded examples of an individual bearing the name Miesha dates back to the 6th century CE. Miesha Devi was a renowned poet and scholar from the Gupta Empire, known for her contributions to Sanskrit literature and her expertise in the Hindu philosophical tradition of Advaita Vedanta.
Another notable figure in history was Miesha Khan, a 14th-century warrior princess from the Lodi dynasty in northern India. She was renowned for her bravery and military prowess, leading her armies into battles against invading forces and protecting her kingdom's sovereignty.
In the 16th century, Miesha Bai, a skilled dancer and courtesan, gained fame in the court of the Mughal Emperor Akbar. Her graceful performances and artistic talents were celebrated throughout the empire, and she became a respected figure in the cultural circles of the time.
Fast-forwarding to the 19th century, Miesha Kumari was a pioneering educator and social reformer from the Indian state of Rajasthan. She played a pivotal role in promoting women's education and advocating for the abolition of regressive practices like child marriage and sati.
In more recent times, Miesha Tate, an American mixed martial artist and former UFC champion, has brought the name Miesha into the spotlight. Born in 1986, she has achieved significant success in the world of combat sports and continues to inspire many with her athleticism and determination.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Miesha over time
The chart below shows babies named Miesha registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1998 to 2023. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Miesha, the clearest high point is 2017. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2023, compared with 11 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Miesha by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Miesha 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #4709 | 4 | 1 |
| 2010s | #4444 | 34 | 6 |
| 2000s | #4057 | 19 | 5 |
| 1990s | #3142 | 4 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Miesha
- Megan 70,884
- Mia 67,204
- 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
Miesha: questions and answers
How popular is the name Miesha in the UK right now?
In 2023, Miesha was ranked #4709 for girls in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Miesha most popular?
The peak year on record was 2017, with 11 babies registered as Miesha in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Miesha?
A feminine name derived from the Irish Gaelic word "miosach" meaning prosperous or wealthy.
How many people are called Miesha in the UK?
A total of 61 babies have been registered as Miesha across the 13 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.