UK girl's name
Twisha
An inventive feminine name of undetermined origin, potentially meaning "radiant" or "splendid".
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.
Twisha is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Twisha popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3318, with 7 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2022, with 10 births.
This profile covers 46 England and Wales registrations across 8 recorded years from 2010 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 70% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 46 living people in the UK are called Twisha. 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
- • Twisha ranked #3318 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 7 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2022, when 10 girls were registered as Twisha.
- • About 46 living people in the UK are estimated to have Twisha as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3318
2024
Births in 2024
7
Latest year
Peak year
2022
10 births
Estimated living
46
2026
Meaning
What does Twisha mean?
The name Twisha is believed to have originated from the Sanskrit language, which is one of the oldest languages in the world, spoken in ancient India. The word "Twisha" is derived from the Sanskrit word "Tvish," which means "brilliance" or "radiance." This suggests that the name Twisha carries the connotation of brightness, splendor, and illumination.
While the exact origins of the name are uncertain, it is believed to have been in use since ancient times in various parts of the Indian subcontinent. The earliest recorded instance of the name Twisha can be traced back to the ancient Hindu scriptures, particularly the Vedas and the Upanishads, where it was sometimes used to refer to celestial deities or personifications of divine radiance.
One of the earliest known historical figures bearing the name Twisha was Twisha Devi, a celebrated poet and scholar from the 7th century CE. She was renowned for her contributions to Sanskrit literature and is believed to have been associated with the court of the Chalukya dynasty in present-day Karnataka, India.
In the 12th century, there was a prominent philosopher and spiritual teacher named Twisha Bhattacharya, who was widely respected for his teachings on Advaita Vedanta, a branch of Hindu philosophy. His writings and discourses had a significant impact on the intellectual discourse of his time.
During the Mughal era in India, which spanned from the 16th to the 19th century, there was a notable figure named Twisha Begum, who was a skilled poet and calligrapher. She was known for her exceptional command of Persian and Arabic languages and her artistic contributions to the Mughal court.
In more recent history, there was a renowned Indian classical dancer named Twisha Shinde, who lived from 1928 to 2003. She was a prominent exponent of the Kathak dance form and was widely celebrated for her graceful performances and her dedication to preserving and promoting Indian classical dance traditions.
Another notable figure bearing the name Twisha was Twisha Mishra, an Indian writer and journalist who lived from 1952 to 2018. She was known for her poignant and thought-provoking works that explored various social and cultural themes, particularly those related to women's experiences and empowerment.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Twisha over time
The chart below shows babies named Twisha registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2010 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 Twisha, the clearest high point is 2022. The latest England and Wales figure is 7 births in 2024, compared with 10 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Twisha by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Twisha 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 | #2832 | 26 | 3 |
| 2010s | #4823 | 20 | 5 |
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- Tara 5,114
- Tiffany 4,653
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FAQ
Twisha: questions and answers
How popular is the name Twisha in the UK right now?
In 2024, Twisha was ranked #3318 for girls in England and Wales, with 7 births registered.
When was Twisha most popular?
The peak year on record was 2022, with 10 babies registered as Twisha in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Twisha?
An inventive feminine name of undetermined origin, potentially meaning "radiant" or "splendid".
How many people are called Twisha in the UK?
A total of 46 babies have been registered as Twisha across the 8 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.