UK girl's name
Venisha
Feminine name derived from the word "vanish", implying elusiveness or mysteriousness.
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.
Venisha is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Venisha 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 2006, with 4 births.
This profile covers 19 England and Wales registrations across 6 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 19 living people in the UK are called Venisha. 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
- • Venisha ranked #5785 for girls in England and Wales in 2016, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2006, when 4 girls were registered as Venisha.
- • About 19 living people in the UK are estimated to have Venisha 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
2006
4 births
Estimated living
19
2026
Meaning
What does Venisha mean?
The name Venisha is of Sanskrit origin, derived from the word "Veni," meaning "braid" or "tress of hair." Its roots can be traced back to ancient India, where braided hair was considered a symbol of beauty and femininity. The name is closely associated with Hindu culture and mythology.
Venisha is believed to have been a name used for goddesses and celestial maidens in Hindu scriptures. In the epic Mahabharata, there is a reference to a celestial nymph named Venisha, who was known for her enchanting beauty and graceful demeanor. This mythological connection may have contributed to the popularity of the name among Hindus.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Venisha can be found in the 7th century CE, when a poetess and scholar from the Gupta Empire was referred to by this name. She was renowned for her contributions to Sanskrit literature and her expertise in various fields of knowledge.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Venisha. One such figure was Venisha Devi (1501-1567), a Rajput princess and warrior queen from the Mewar region of India. She played a crucial role in defending her kingdom against the Mughal invaders and was celebrated for her bravery and leadership skills.
Another historical figure with the name Venisha was an Indian classical dancer and choreographer who lived in the 18th century. She was known for her mastery of the Kathak dance form and her contributions to preserving and promoting Indian cultural heritage.
In more recent times, Venisha Naidu (1933-2019) was a prominent South African politician and anti-apartheid activist. She dedicated her life to fighting against racial segregation and advocating for human rights, earning her widespread respect and admiration.
It is worth noting that while the name Venisha has its roots in Sanskrit and Hindu culture, it has transcended geographical and cultural boundaries, gaining popularity among various communities around the world.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Venisha over time
The chart below shows babies named Venisha 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 Venisha, the clearest high point is 2006. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2016, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Venisha by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Venisha 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 | #5741 | 12 | 4 |
| 2000s | #4035 | 7 | 2 |
Related
Names similar to Venisha
- Victoria 19,582
- Violet 14,594
- Vanessa 3,696
- Verity 3,437
- Valentina 2,969
- Vienna 2,077
- Vivienne 1,692
- Veronica 1,425
- Valerie 733
- Viktoria 696
- Vera 667
- Vivian 619
FAQ
Venisha: questions and answers
How popular is the name Venisha in the UK right now?
In 2016, Venisha was ranked #5785 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Venisha most popular?
The peak year on record was 2006, with 4 babies registered as Venisha in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Venisha?
Feminine name derived from the word "vanish", implying elusiveness or mysteriousness.
How many people are called Venisha in the UK?
A total of 19 babies have been registered as Venisha 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.