UK girl's name
Sarisha
A feminine name of uncertain origin, potentially derived from Sanskrit.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2013. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Sarisha is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Sarisha popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2013 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5742, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2009, with 4 births.
This profile covers 19 England and Wales registrations across 6 recorded years from 2003 to 2013. 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 19 living people in the UK are called Sarisha. 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 2014 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Sarisha ranked #5742 for girls in England and Wales in 2013, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2009, when 4 girls were registered as Sarisha.
- • About 19 living people in the UK are estimated to have Sarisha as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5742
2013
Births in 2013
3
Latest year
Peak year
2009
4 births
Estimated living
19
2026
Meaning
What does Sarisha mean?
The name Sarisha is believed to have its origins in the Sanskrit language, which is one of the oldest Indo-Aryan languages spoken in ancient India. The name is thought to be derived from the Sanskrit word "sarasa," which means "lovely" or "graceful." This suggests that the name Sarisha was likely given to individuals who were perceived as having a beautiful or graceful demeanor.
While the exact time period of the name's emergence is uncertain, it is generally accepted that the name has been in use for several centuries in various regions of the Indian subcontinent. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the ancient Hindu text, the Mahabharata, where it is mentioned as the name of a character.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Sarisha. One of the most renowned figures was Sarisha Devi, a Bengali poet and social reformer who lived in the late 19th century (1853-1904). She was celebrated for her works that advocated for women's rights and education in Bengal.
Another prominent figure with the name Sarisha was Sarisha Narayana, an Indian mathematician and astronomer who lived in the 14th century. He is known for his contributions to the field of mathematics, particularly in the study of infinite series and calculus.
In the realm of literature, Sarisha Prameya was a renowned Bengali novelist and short story writer who lived in the early 20th century (1887-1953). Her works explored themes of social injustice and the struggles of women in traditional Bengali society.
Moving to more recent times, Sarisha Khurana was an Indian classical dancer and choreographer who gained recognition for her contributions to the revival and promotion of the Odissi dance form in the late 20th century (1930-2013).
Lastly, Sarisha Bajaj was an Indian businesswoman and entrepreneur who co-founded the successful fashion and lifestyle brand, Bajaj Corp Limited. She played a significant role in the company's growth and expansion during the late 20th and early 21st centuries (1947-2016).
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Sarisha over time
The chart below shows babies named Sarisha registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2003 to 2013. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Sarisha, the clearest high point is 2009. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2013, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Sarisha by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Sarisha 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 | #5764 | 6 | 2 |
| 2000s | #4699 | 13 | 4 |
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FAQ
Sarisha: questions and answers
How popular is the name Sarisha in the UK right now?
In 2013, Sarisha was ranked #5742 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Sarisha most popular?
The peak year on record was 2009, with 4 babies registered as Sarisha in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Sarisha?
A feminine name of uncertain origin, potentially derived from Sanskrit.
How many people are called Sarisha in the UK?
A total of 19 babies have been registered as Sarisha across the 6 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.