UK girl's name
Nesiah
A feminine name of Hebrew origin meaning "journey" or "travels".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2012. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Nesiah is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Nesiah popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2012 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4171, with 5 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2012, with 5 births.
This profile covers 5 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2012 to 2012. 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.
Nesiah is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 5 living people in the UK are called Nesiah. 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 2013 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Nesiah ranked #4171 for girls in England and Wales in 2012, with 5 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2012, when 5 girls were registered as Nesiah.
- • About 5 living people in the UK are estimated to have Nesiah as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4171
2012
Births in 2012
5
Latest year
Peak year
2012
5 births
Estimated living
5
2026
Meaning
What does Nesiah mean?
The name Nesiah has its origins in ancient Hebrew and is believed to have been derived from the word "nasi," which means "prince" or "leader." This name has a rich history that can be traced back to biblical times and has been associated with various prominent figures throughout the centuries.
The earliest recorded instance of the name Nesiah can be found in the Hebrew Bible, where it appears as a reference to the leaders of the Israelite tribes. In the Book of Numbers, the term "nasi" is used to describe the chiefs or princes who represented each tribe in the Israelite community.
During the medieval period, the name Nesiah gained popularity among Jewish communities across Europe and the Middle East. One notable figure who bore this name was Nesiah ben Sheetah, a renowned Talmudic scholar who lived in Babylonia during the 9th century CE. He was renowned for his expertise in Jewish law and his contributions to the development of the Talmud.
In the 12th century, Nesiah ben Yaakov, a prominent Jewish philosopher and poet, lived in Spain. He is known for his works on ethics and his efforts to reconcile Jewish thought with Aristotelian philosophy. His writings had a significant impact on the intellectual discourse of his time.
Another notable figure in history who carried the name Nesiah was Nesiah ben Reuben, a Jewish physician and philosopher from the 11th century. He lived in Egypt and was highly respected for his medical knowledge and his contributions to the study of philosophy and ethics.
In more recent times, one of the most famous individuals with the name Nesiah was Nesiah Twersky, a renowned Hasidic rabbi and leader of the Chernobyl Hasidic dynasty. Born in 1888 in Ukraine, he played a pivotal role in preserving and spreading Hasidic teachings during the turbulent years of World War II and the Holocaust.
While the name Nesiah has its roots in Hebrew and Jewish history, it has also been adopted by other cultures and communities around the world, each adding their own unique interpretations and associations to this ancient name.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Nesiah by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Nesiah 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 | #4171 | 5 | 1 |
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FAQ
Nesiah: questions and answers
How popular is the name Nesiah in the UK right now?
In 2012, Nesiah was ranked #4171 for girls in England and Wales, with 5 births registered.
When was Nesiah most popular?
The peak year on record was 2012, with 5 babies registered as Nesiah in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Nesiah?
A feminine name of Hebrew origin meaning "journey" or "travels".
How many people are called Nesiah in the UK?
A total of 5 babies have been registered as Nesiah across the 1 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.