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UK girl's name

Ramisha

A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "pure, elegant, exalted.".

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.

Ramisha is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Ramisha popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5891, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1999, with 11 births.

This profile covers 92 England and Wales registrations across 16 recorded years from 1997 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 27% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 91 living people in the UK are called Ramisha. 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

  • Ramisha ranked #5891 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 3 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 1999, when 11 girls were registered as Ramisha.
  • About 91 living people in the UK are estimated to have Ramisha as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#5891

2024

Births in 2024

3

Latest year

Peak year

1999

11 births

Estimated living

91

2026

Meaning

What does Ramisha mean?

The name Ramisha is of Arabic origin, derived from the Arabic word "ramish," meaning "hunter" or "one who hunts." It is believed to have emerged during the 7th century CE, during the rise of the Islamic civilization in the Arabian Peninsula.

Ramisha was a name commonly used among Arab tribes and nomadic communities, reflecting their traditional way of life as hunters and gatherers. The name's association with hunting and the outdoors likely contributed to its popularity among these groups.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Ramisha can be found in the chronicles of the Umayyad Caliphate, where it was mentioned as the name of a skilled huntsman in the court of Caliph Al-Walid I, who ruled from 705 to 715 CE.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Ramisha. One of the most famous was Ramisha ibn Abi Sufyan, a renowned Arabian poet who lived in the 7th century CE. His poetry celebrated the virtues of courage, valor, and honor, reflecting the values of the nomadic Arab tribes of his time.

Another notable figure was Ramisha al-Ansari, a companion of the Prophet Muhammad and a warrior who fought in several battles during the early Islamic conquests in the 7th century CE. He was known for his bravery and devotion to the cause of spreading Islam.

In the 11th century CE, Ramisha al-Masri was a renowned scholar and physician from Egypt. He authored several influential works on medicine and natural sciences, contributing to the advancement of knowledge during the golden age of Islamic civilization.

During the Mamluk Sultanate of Egypt and Syria, which ruled from the 13th to the 16th century CE, Ramisha al-Zahir was a prominent military commander and statesman. He played a crucial role in defending the sultanate against the Crusaders and expanding its territories.

The name Ramisha also gained recognition in the Indian subcontinent, where it was adopted by Muslim communities. One notable figure was Ramisha Khan, a skilled archer and military commander who served under the Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb in the 17th century CE.

While the name Ramisha has its roots in the Arabic language and Islamic culture, it has transcended geographical boundaries and has been embraced by various communities around the world, reflecting the rich diversity of human cultures and traditions.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Ramisha over time

The chart below shows babies named Ramisha registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1997 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 Ramisha, the clearest high point is 1999. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2024, compared with 11 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Ramisha
036811199720102024

Decades

Ramisha by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Ramisha 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 #5891 3 1
2010s #4801 8 2
2000s #3203 60 10
1990s #2515 21 3

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FAQ

Ramisha: questions and answers

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

In 2024, Ramisha was ranked #5891 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.

When was Ramisha most popular?

The peak year on record was 1999, with 11 babies registered as Ramisha in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Ramisha?

A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "pure, elegant, exalted.".

How many people are called Ramisha in the UK?

A total of 92 babies have been registered as Ramisha across the 16 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.