UK girl's name
Talisha
A feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly derived from Natalie or Talia.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2020. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Talisha is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Talisha popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2020 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5493, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2011, with 24 births.
This profile covers 250 England and Wales registrations across 24 recorded years from 1996 to 2020. 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 13% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 249 living people in the UK are called Talisha. 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 2021 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Talisha ranked #5493 for girls in England and Wales in 2020, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2011, when 24 girls were registered as Talisha.
- • About 249 living people in the UK are estimated to have Talisha as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5493
2020
Births in 2020
3
Latest year
Peak year
2011
24 births
Estimated living
249
2026
Meaning
What does Talisha mean?
The name Talisha is a feminine given name of Arabic origin, derived from the root word "talash" which means "to seek" or "to search for." Its popularity can be traced back to the late 20th century, particularly in the United States and parts of the Caribbean.
The earliest recorded use of the name Talisha can be found in ancient Arabic texts, where it was used to refer to individuals who were seekers of knowledge or truth. It was often associated with philosophical or spiritual pursuits, reflecting the introspective nature of the name's meaning.
One of the earliest notable individuals bearing the name Talisha was a 9th-century Arab philosopher and scholar from Baghdad. Talisha bint Abi Bakr was renowned for her contributions to the fields of mathematics and astronomy, and her works were widely studied and referenced by scholars of her time.
In the 12th century, Talisha al-Andalusiyya, a renowned poet from Andalusia (modern-day Spain), gained recognition for her powerful and evocative verses. Her poetry explored themes of love, loss, and the human condition, and her works were widely celebrated throughout the Islamic world.
During the Renaissance period, Talisha Veneziano, an Italian artist and painter, made significant contributions to the art world. Born in 1475 in Venice, her intricate and detailed paintings were highly sought after by the nobility and wealthy patrons of the time.
In more recent history, Talisha Dutton was a prominent American civil rights activist and advocate for women's suffrage in the early 20th century. Born in 1878, she dedicated her life to fighting for equality and social justice, and her tireless efforts played a crucial role in the passing of the 19th Amendment, which granted women the right to vote in the United States.
Another notable figure bearing the name Talisha was Talisha Browne, a celebrated Jamaican writer and poet who gained recognition in the mid-20th century. Her powerful and thought-provoking works explored themes of identity, colonialism, and the experiences of the Caribbean diaspora, leaving a lasting impact on the literary landscape.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Talisha over time
The chart below shows babies named Talisha registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2020. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Talisha, the clearest high point is 2011. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2020, compared with 24 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Talisha by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Talisha 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 | #5493 | 3 | 1 |
| 2010s | #3294 | 99 | 9 |
| 2000s | #2032 | 101 | 10 |
| 1990s | #1502 | 47 | 4 |
Related
Names similar to Talisha
- Tia 15,569
- Thea 12,888
- Tilly 11,524
- Taylor 7,401
- Tegan 6,583
- Tabitha 6,462
- Talia 5,198
- Tara 5,114
- Tiffany 4,653
- Tallulah 4,442
- Tiana 3,570
- Tamara 3,405
FAQ
Talisha: questions and answers
How popular is the name Talisha in the UK right now?
In 2020, Talisha was ranked #5493 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Talisha most popular?
The peak year on record was 2011, with 24 babies registered as Talisha in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Talisha?
A feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly derived from Natalie or Talia.
How many people are called Talisha in the UK?
A total of 250 babies have been registered as Talisha across the 24 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.