UK girl's name
Navisha
A feminine name of Indian origin meaning "new" or "unique".
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.
Navisha is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Navisha 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 2016 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.
Navisha is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 16 living people in the UK are called Navisha. 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
- • Navisha ranked #4192 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 5 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2024, when 5 girls were registered as Navisha.
- • About 16 living people in the UK are estimated to have Navisha 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 Navisha mean?
The name Navisha has its roots in Sanskrit, an ancient Indo-Aryan language widely used in the Indian subcontinent. It is derived from the Sanskrit words "nava" meaning new and "isha" meaning lord or master. The name is believed to have originated during the Vedic period, which dates back to around 1500-500 BCE.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Navisha can be found in the Rigveda, one of the oldest and most revered Hindu scriptures. In the Rigveda, Navisha is mentioned as the name of a sage or rishi who composed several hymns praising the Vedic deities.
The name Navisha gained popularity during the medieval period in India, particularly among the Brahmin community. One notable figure from this era was Navisha Bhatta, a renowned scholar and philosopher who lived in the 12th century CE. He was known for his commentaries on various Hindu texts, including the Vedas and the Upanishads.
During the Mughal era, which spanned from the 16th to the 19th century, the name Navisha continued to be used, although it was less common. One prominent figure with this name was Navisha Khan, a courtier and military commander who served under the Mughal emperor Aurangzeb in the late 17th century.
In more recent times, the name Navisha has been associated with several accomplished individuals. Navisha Naveen was an Indian writer and poet who lived from 1908 to 1985. She was known for her literary works that explored themes of feminism and social justice.
Another notable figure was Navisha Devi, a Indian classical dancer and choreographer who lived from 1925 to 2008. She was widely acclaimed for her contributions to the revival and promotion of the Kathak dance form in the 20th century.
While the name Navisha has its origins in ancient Sanskrit, it continues to be used in various parts of India and among the Indian diaspora around the world. The name's enduring popularity can be attributed to its unique blend of tradition and modernity, reflecting both the ancient roots and the contemporary aspirations of its bearers.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Navisha over time
The chart below shows babies named Navisha registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2016 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 Navisha, 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
Decades
Navisha by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Navisha 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 | #4192 | 5 | 1 |
| 2010s | #5071 | 11 | 3 |
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FAQ
Navisha: questions and answers
How popular is the name Navisha in the UK right now?
In 2024, Navisha was ranked #4192 for girls in England and Wales, with 5 births registered.
When was Navisha most popular?
The peak year on record was 2024, with 5 babies registered as Navisha in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Navisha?
A feminine name of Indian origin meaning "new" or "unique".
How many people are called Navisha in the UK?
A total of 16 babies have been registered as Navisha 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.