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UK girl's name

Tvisha

An uncommon feminine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "radiating light".

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.

Tvisha is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Tvisha popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4192, with 5 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2012, with 11 births.

This profile covers 50 England and Wales registrations across 11 recorded years from 2007 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 45% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 50 living people in the UK are called Tvisha. 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

  • Tvisha ranked #4192 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 5 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2012, when 11 girls were registered as Tvisha.
  • About 50 living people in the UK are estimated to have Tvisha as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#4192

2024

Births in 2024

5

Latest year

Peak year

2012

11 births

Estimated living

50

2026

Meaning

What does Tvisha mean?

The name Tvisha is believed to have originated from the Sanskrit language, which is an ancient classical language of the Indian subcontinent. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word "tvisha," which means "radiant" or "shining." This suggests that the name was initially given to individuals who were perceived to possess a bright and luminous presence.

In ancient Hindu scriptures and texts, particularly the Vedas and Puranas, there are references to celestial beings and deities with names similar to Tvisha, such as Tvisha and Tvashtri. These references indicate that the name may have been associated with divine or celestial entities in the early Hindu mythology and religious traditions.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Tvisha can be found in the ancient Hindu epic, the Mahabharata. In this epic, Tvisha is mentioned as the name of a sage or rishi who was renowned for his wisdom and spiritual knowledge. However, specific details about this sage are scarce, and the exact time period in which he lived is uncertain.

Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Tvisha. One of the earliest recorded instances is Tvisha Muni, a renowned Sanskrit scholar and philosopher who lived in the 8th century CE. He was known for his contributions to the study of Sanskrit grammar and his commentaries on various Hindu texts.

Another prominent figure with the name Tvisha was Tvisha Devi, a Hindu mystic and spiritual leader who lived in the 16th century CE. She was revered for her devotion to the divine and her teachings on the path of self-realization. Her followers and disciples established several ashrams and centers of spiritual learning throughout India.

In the realm of literature, Tvisha Kanungo was a renowned Bengali poet and writer who lived in the 19th century (1828-1890). Her works explored themes of love, spirituality, and the human condition, and she is considered a significant figure in the literary renaissance of Bengal.

In the field of music, Tvisha Mukherjee was a celebrated Indian classical vocalist who specialized in the Khayal and Thumri styles of Hindustani classical music. She lived from 1932 to 2011 and was widely acclaimed for her contributions to the preservation and promotion of Indian classical music.

Lastly, Tvisha Srivastava was a prominent Indian environmentalist and social activist who dedicated her life to the protection of natural resources and the promotion of sustainable development. She lived from 1947 to 2015 and was recognized for her efforts in raising awareness about environmental issues and advocating for the rights of marginalized communities.

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Popularity

Tvisha over time

The chart below shows babies named Tvisha registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2007 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 Tvisha, the clearest high point is 2012. The latest England and Wales figure is 5 births in 2024, compared with 11 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Tvisha
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Decades

Tvisha by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Tvisha 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 #4805 12 3
2010s #4299 27 5
2000s #4801 11 3

Related

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FAQ

Tvisha: questions and answers

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

In 2024, Tvisha was ranked #4192 for girls in England and Wales, with 5 births registered.

When was Tvisha most popular?

The peak year on record was 2012, with 11 babies registered as Tvisha in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Tvisha?

An uncommon feminine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "radiating light".

How many people are called Tvisha in the UK?

A total of 50 babies have been registered as Tvisha across the 11 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.