UK girl's name
Reisha
A feminine Arabic name meaning "soft wind" or "light breeze".
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.
Reisha is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Reisha 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 2000, with 4 births.
This profile covers 10 England and Wales registrations across 3 recorded years from 2000 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 10 living people in the UK are called Reisha. 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
- • Reisha ranked #5785 for girls in England and Wales in 2016, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2000, when 4 girls were registered as Reisha.
- • About 10 living people in the UK are estimated to have Reisha 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
2000
4 births
Estimated living
10
2026
Meaning
What does Reisha mean?
The name Reisha has its origins in the Middle Eastern and South Asian regions, tracing back to ancient Sanskrit and Arabic roots. In Sanskrit, the word "Rishi" refers to a seer, sage, or enlightened being, while in Arabic, "Rasha" means dew or rain drops.
This name's earliest known use can be traced back to the 7th century CE, when it was recorded in ancient Islamic texts and historical records of the Arabian Peninsula. During this era, the name was often given to individuals who were considered wise, learned, or spiritually inclined.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Reisha was Reisha al-Basri, a renowned Islamic scholar and mystic who lived in the 8th century CE. He was known for his profound teachings on Sufism and was highly respected within the Islamic scholarly community.
In the 11th century CE, there was a notable Persian poet and philosopher named Reisha al-Din Nizam al-Mulk, who served as the vizier (prime minister) of the Seljuk Empire. His works and writings had a significant impact on the intellectual and literary landscape of the time.
Moving forward to the 16th century, Reisha Begum was a prominent figure in the Mughal Empire of South Asia. She was the daughter of Emperor Akbar and played a influential role in the court, known for her patronage of the arts and her intellectual pursuits.
In more recent history, Reisha Khaled was a renowned Egyptian feminist and activist who fought for women's rights and gender equality in the early 20th century. Born in 1897, she was a pioneering figure in the Arab world and inspired countless women to advocate for their rights and freedoms.
Lastly, Reisha Taha was a celebrated Iraqi artist and sculptor who lived from 1924 to 2011. Her works, often inspired by ancient Mesopotamian and Islamic motifs, gained international recognition and were exhibited in various prestigious galleries and museums around the world.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Reisha over time
The chart below shows babies named Reisha registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2000 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 Reisha, the clearest high point is 2000. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2016, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Reisha by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Reisha 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 | #5831 | 6 | 2 |
| 2000s | #3247 | 4 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Reisha
- Ruby 60,551
- Rebecca 45,764
- Rosie 35,558
- Rachel 19,034
- Rose 18,043
- Robyn 14,556
- Rosa 6,236
- Rhiannon 6,180
- Rachael 4,702
- Rebekah 4,395
- Rhianna 4,177
- Ruth 4,118
FAQ
Reisha: questions and answers
How popular is the name Reisha in the UK right now?
In 2016, Reisha was ranked #5785 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Reisha most popular?
The peak year on record was 2000, with 4 babies registered as Reisha in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Reisha?
A feminine Arabic name meaning "soft wind" or "light breeze".
How many people are called Reisha in the UK?
A total of 10 babies have been registered as Reisha across the 3 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.