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UK girl's name

Mishita

A Hebrew name meaning "who is like God" or "like unto God".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Mishita is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Mishita popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4192, with 5 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2024, with 5 births.

This profile covers 16 England and Wales registrations across 4 recorded years from 2020 to 2024. 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.

Mishita is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.

We estimate that about 16 living people in the UK are called Mishita. 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 2025 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Mishita ranked #4192 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 5 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2024, when 5 girls were registered as Mishita.
  • About 16 living people in the UK are estimated to have Mishita as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#4192

2024

Births in 2024

5

Latest year

Peak year

2024

5 births

Estimated living

16

2026

Meaning

What does Mishita mean?

The name Mishita is thought to have originated in the Indian subcontinent, likely derived from the Sanskrit language. Its roots can be traced back to ancient Hindu scriptures and texts, where variations of the name were used to refer to goddesses or female deities.

One potential source is the Sanskrit word "mishta," which translates to "sweet" or "lovely." This could indicate that the name Mishita was initially given to children as a term of endearment, signifying their sweetness and beauty. It's also possible that the name is connected to the Hindu goddess of wealth and prosperity, Lakshmi, who is sometimes referred to as "Mishta-Lakshmi."

The earliest recorded instances of the name Mishita can be found in ancient Indian inscriptions and manuscripts dating back to the 5th or 6th century CE. One notable figure bearing this name was Mishita Devi, a Rajput princess who lived in the 12th century and was renowned for her bravery and leadership during times of conflict.

Another historical figure named Mishita was a renowned Sanskrit scholar and poet who lived in the 13th century. Her works, which explored themes of love, nature, and spirituality, were widely celebrated and influential during the Deccan Renaissance period.

In the 16th century, there was a Mishita who served as a court dancer and entertainer in the court of the Mughal Emperor Akbar. Her skills and grace were highly praised by the emperor and his courtiers.

Moving forward in time, Mishita Kaur was a notable Sikh warrior and freedom fighter who played a significant role in the Indian independence movement against British rule in the early 20th century. She was known for her courage and unwavering commitment to the cause of freedom.

Finally, Mishita Mukherjee was a celebrated Indian classical dancer and choreographer who lived from 1919 to 2004. She was a leading figure in the revival and promotion of the Kathak dance form and received numerous awards and honors for her contributions to the arts.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Mishita over time

The chart below shows babies named Mishita registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2020 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Mishita, the clearest high point is 2024. The latest England and Wales figure is 5 births in 2024, compared with 5 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Mishita
01345202020222024

Decades

Mishita by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Mishita 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 #4765 16 4

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FAQ

Mishita: questions and answers

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

In 2024, Mishita was ranked #4192 for girls in England and Wales, with 5 births registered.

When was Mishita most popular?

The peak year on record was 2024, with 5 babies registered as Mishita in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Mishita?

A Hebrew name meaning "who is like God" or "like unto God".

How many people are called Mishita in the UK?

A total of 16 babies have been registered as Mishita across the 4 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.