UK girl's name
Natisha
A feminine name of Native American Navajo origin meaning "born when leaves turn colors".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2005. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Natisha is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Natisha popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2005 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3970, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2002, with 5 births.
This profile covers 28 England and Wales registrations across 7 recorded years from 1997 to 2005. 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 80% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 28 living people in the UK are called Natisha. 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 2006 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Natisha ranked #3970 for girls in England and Wales in 2005, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2002, when 5 girls were registered as Natisha.
- • About 28 living people in the UK are estimated to have Natisha as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3970
2005
Births in 2005
4
Latest year
Peak year
2002
5 births
Estimated living
28
2026
Meaning
What does Natisha mean?
The name Natisha has its origins in Sanskrit, an ancient Indo-Aryan language that dates back to the 2nd millennium BCE. It is believed to be derived from the Sanskrit word "nati," which means "dance" or "dancer." This connection suggests that the name may have been associated with dancers or performers in ancient Indian culture.
One of the earliest recorded references to the name Natisha can be found in the Hindu epic poem, the Mahabharata, which dates back to around the 8th century BCE. In this text, Natisha is mentioned as the name of a celestial dancer who entertained the gods with her graceful movements.
During the medieval period, the name Natisha gained popularity among the ruling classes of various Indian kingdoms. One notable figure was Natisha Devi, a 12th-century queen of the Chahamana dynasty, who ruled over parts of present-day Rajasthan. She was known for her patronage of the arts and her support of temple construction.
In the 16th century, a famous Indian classical dancer named Natisha Nritya graced the court of the Mughal Emperor Akbar. Her performances were widely celebrated, and she is credited with helping to preserve and promote the traditional dance forms of India during that era.
Another historical figure bearing the name Natisha was Natisha Bhatt, a renowned Sanskrit scholar and poet who lived in the 17th century. Her works, which explored themes of love, spirituality, and philosophy, were highly regarded and influential in her time.
Moving forward to the 19th century, Natisha Kapoor was a prominent Indian social reformer and educator. She played a significant role in advocating for women's education and the abolition of regressive social practices, such as child marriage and the mistreatment of widows.
While the name Natisha has its roots in ancient Indian culture, it has also been adopted by various other communities around the world, each with their own unique interpretations and associations with the name. However, the connection to dance, grace, and artistic expression remains a common thread throughout its history.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Natisha over time
The chart below shows babies named Natisha registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1997 to 2005. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Natisha, the clearest high point is 2002. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2005, compared with 5 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Natisha by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Natisha 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 | #3544 | 20 | 5 |
| 1990s | #3158 | 8 | 2 |
Related
Names similar to Natisha
- Niamh 20,347
- Nicole 19,687
- Natasha 15,578
- Nancy 12,607
- Naomi 12,199
- Natalie 10,885
- Nevaeh 7,869
- Nina 7,285
- Neve 7,180
- Natalia 7,099
- Nadia 6,032
- Nicola 4,927
FAQ
Natisha: questions and answers
How popular is the name Natisha in the UK right now?
In 2005, Natisha was ranked #3970 for girls in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Natisha most popular?
The peak year on record was 2002, with 5 babies registered as Natisha in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Natisha?
A feminine name of Native American Navajo origin meaning "born when leaves turn colors".
How many people are called Natisha in the UK?
A total of 28 babies have been registered as Natisha across the 7 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.