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UK girl's name

Parishay

A masculine Hindu name meaning patient, persevering, or steadfast.

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.

Parishay is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Parishay popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3015, with 8 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2022, with 12 births.

This profile covers 59 England and Wales registrations across 9 recorded years from 2015 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.

The latest count is about 67% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 59 living people in the UK are called Parishay. 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

  • Parishay ranked #3015 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 8 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2022, when 12 girls were registered as Parishay.
  • About 59 living people in the UK are estimated to have Parishay as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#3015

2024

Births in 2024

8

Latest year

Peak year

2022

12 births

Estimated living

59

2026

Meaning

What does Parishay mean?

The given name Parishay is believed to have originated from the Sanskrit language, which is an ancient Indo-Aryan language that was primarily spoken in the Indian subcontinent. The name is thought to be derived from the Sanskrit word "parisaha," which means "endurance" or "patience."

The earliest known references to the name Parishay can be found in some of the ancient Hindu scriptures and texts, such as the Vedas and the Upanishads, which date back to the second millennium BCE. It is believed that the name was initially used to describe individuals who exhibited qualities of perseverance and resilience.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Parishay was a Sanskrit scholar and philosopher who lived in the 5th century BCE. He is credited with writing several commentaries on the Vedas and other ancient Hindu texts, which have been influential in shaping the philosophical and spiritual traditions of India.

In the 12th century CE, there was a renowned poet and playwright named Parishay who hailed from the city of Ujjain in central India. His works, which were written in Sanskrit, are considered to be among the most significant literary contributions of the medieval period in India.

Another notable figure with the name Parishay was a 16th-century Marathi saint and spiritual leader who was known for his devotional poetry and teachings on the principles of bhakti (devotional worship). His compositions, which were written in the Marathi language, continue to be widely recited and revered in parts of western India.

During the 18th century, there was a prominent Sanskrit scholar and grammarian named Parishay who was born in the city of Varanasi, which is considered to be one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world. He is credited with writing several treatises on Sanskrit grammar and linguistics, which have been influential in the study of the Sanskrit language.

In the 19th century, there was a renowned Indian mathematician and astronomer named Parishay who made significant contributions to the fields of trigonometry and calculus. He was also known for his work in developing accurate calendars and astronomical calculations, which were widely used in India during that time period.

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Popularity

Parishay over time

The chart below shows babies named Parishay registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2015 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 Parishay, the clearest high point is 2022. The latest England and Wales figure is 8 births in 2024, compared with 12 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Parishay
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Decades

Parishay by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Parishay 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 #3266 39 5
2010s #4038 20 4

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FAQ

Parishay: questions and answers

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

In 2024, Parishay was ranked #3015 for girls in England and Wales, with 8 births registered.

When was Parishay most popular?

The peak year on record was 2022, with 12 babies registered as Parishay in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Parishay?

A masculine Hindu name meaning patient, persevering, or steadfast.

How many people are called Parishay in the UK?

A total of 59 babies have been registered as Parishay across the 9 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.