UK boy's name
Vishesh
A masculine given name of Sanskrit origin meaning "distinct" or "unique".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2015. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Vishesh is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Vishesh popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2015 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4747, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2015, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2015 to 2015. 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.
Vishesh is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Vishesh. 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 2016 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Vishesh ranked #4747 for boys in England and Wales in 2015, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2015, when 3 boys were registered as Vishesh.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Vishesh as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4747
2015
Births in 2015
3
Latest year
Peak year
2015
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Vishesh mean?
The name Vishesh originates from the Sanskrit language, which has its roots in ancient India. The name is derived from the word "vishesh," which means "special" or "unique." The name has been in use for centuries and can be traced back to ancient Hindu scriptures and texts.
One of the earliest mentions of the name Vishesh can be found in the Mahabharata, an ancient Indian epic that dates back to around the 8th century BCE. In the epic, Vishesh is mentioned as the name of a warrior who fought in the great battle of Kurukshetra. This reference suggests that the name was already in use during the Vedic period in India.
In Hindu mythology, there is a reference to a character named Vishesh in the Puranas, which are ancient Hindu scriptures that recount stories of gods, goddesses, and their incarnations. However, the exact details of this character are not widely known or documented.
The earliest recorded person with the name Vishesh is believed to be a Hindu scholar and philosopher who lived in the 12th century CE. Vishesh Sharma, as he was known, wrote several treatises on Hindu philosophy and religion, contributing to the intellectual discourse of his time.
Another notable figure in history with the name Vishesh was Vishesh Narain Singh, a prominent Indian freedom fighter and politician who lived from 1889 to 1964. Singh played a significant role in the Indian independence movement and served as a member of the Constituent Assembly, which drafted the Constitution of India.
In the realm of literature, Vishesh Ranjan Anand was a renowned Hindi poet and writer who lived from 1922 to 2002. He was widely acclaimed for his contributions to modern Hindi poetry and received several prestigious awards, including the Sahitya Akademi Award and the Padma Bhushan.
In the field of sports, Vishesh Bhriguvanshi was an Indian cricketer who played domestic cricket for various teams in India. He was an all-rounder known for his aggressive batting style and was active during the late 20th century.
Another notable figure with the name Vishesh was Vishesh Chauhan, an Indian businessman and philanthropist who founded the Vishesh Group, a diversified conglomerate based in India. Chauhan was known for his philanthropic efforts and contributions to various social causes.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who have borne the name Vishesh. The name continues to be popular in India and is often chosen for its unique and special meaning.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Vishesh by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Vishesh 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 | #4747 | 3 | 1 |
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FAQ
Vishesh: questions and answers
How popular is the name Vishesh in the UK right now?
In 2015, Vishesh was ranked #4747 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Vishesh most popular?
The peak year on record was 2015, with 3 babies registered as Vishesh in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Vishesh?
A masculine given name of Sanskrit origin meaning "distinct" or "unique".
How many people are called Vishesh in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Vishesh across the 1 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.