UK girl's name
Priyasha
A feminine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "beloved" or "darling".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2016. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Priyasha is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Priyasha popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2016 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5785, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2013, with 4 births.
This profile covers 7 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 2013 to 2016. 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 75% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 7 living people in the UK are called Priyasha. 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 2017 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Priyasha ranked #5785 for girls in England and Wales in 2016, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2013, when 4 girls were registered as Priyasha.
- • About 7 living people in the UK are estimated to have Priyasha as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5785
2016
Births in 2016
3
Latest year
Peak year
2013
4 births
Estimated living
7
2026
Meaning
What does Priyasha mean?
The name Priyasha finds its origins in Sanskrit, an ancient Indo-Aryan language that is the root of many modern Indian languages. It is a combination of two words: "priya," meaning beloved or dear, and "asha," meaning hope or desire. Thus, the name Priyasha can be interpreted to mean "beloved hope" or "dear desire."
This name has been in use in the Indian subcontinent for centuries, particularly among Hindu communities. Its earliest known reference can be traced back to ancient Hindu texts and scriptures, where it was used to refer to various female deities and characters.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Priyasha is found in the Hindu epic Mahabharata, which dates back to around the 8th century BCE. In this epic, Priyasha was the name of a princess who was known for her beauty and intelligence.
Throughout history, several notable women have borne the name Priyasha. One such woman was Priyasha Guha (1936-2022), an Indian writer, and poet who made significant contributions to Bengali literature. She was awarded the Sahitya Akademi Award, one of India's highest literary honors, in 1977.
Another notable Priyasha was Priyasha Mukherjee (1947-2018), an Indian classical dancer who specialized in the Odissi dance form. She was a recipient of the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award, India's highest honor in the performing arts, in 1998.
In the field of science, Priyasha Dutta (1962-present) is a prominent Indian physicist who has made significant contributions to the study of nuclear physics. She is currently a professor at the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research in Mumbai.
Priyasha Gunjal (1990-present) is a renowned Indian classical vocalist who has performed both nationally and internationally. She has received several awards and accolades for her contribution to Hindustani classical music.
Priyasha Bhattacharya (1993-present) is a talented Indian actress who has appeared in several Bengali films and television shows. She won the Best Actress award at the Kalakar Awards in 2018 for her performance in the film "Datta."
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Priyasha over time
The chart below shows babies named Priyasha registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2013 to 2016. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Priyasha, the clearest high point is 2013. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2016, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Priyasha by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Priyasha 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 | #5262 | 7 | 2 |
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- Penny 4,394
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FAQ
Priyasha: questions and answers
How popular is the name Priyasha in the UK right now?
In 2016, Priyasha was ranked #5785 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Priyasha most popular?
The peak year on record was 2013, with 4 babies registered as Priyasha in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Priyasha?
A feminine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "beloved" or "darling".
How many people are called Priyasha in the UK?
A total of 7 babies have been registered as Priyasha across the 2 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.