UK girl's name
Vismaya
A feminine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "wonder" or "amazement".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2021. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Vismaya is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Vismaya popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2021 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5581, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2020, with 3 births.
This profile covers 6 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 2020 to 2021. 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 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 6 living people in the UK are called Vismaya. 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 2022 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Vismaya ranked #5581 for girls in England and Wales in 2021, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2020, when 3 girls were registered as Vismaya.
- • About 6 living people in the UK are estimated to have Vismaya as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5581
2021
Births in 2021
3
Latest year
Peak year
2020
3 births
Estimated living
6
2026
Meaning
What does Vismaya mean?
The name Vismaya has its origins in Sanskrit, an ancient Indo-Aryan language that is the root of many modern Indian languages. Vismaya is derived from the Sanskrit word "vismaya," which means "wonder" or "astonishment." The name can be traced back to ancient Hindu texts and scriptures, where it was often used to describe a state of awe or amazement.
One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Vismaya is found in the Mahabharata, an ancient Indian epic poem composed between the 8th and 4th centuries BCE. In the text, the name is used to refer to a character who experiences a sense of wonder and amazement upon witnessing a miraculous event.
Throughout history, the name Vismaya has been associated with individuals who have achieved remarkable feats or made significant contributions to various fields. One of the earliest known individuals with this name was Vismaya Bhatta, a renowned Sanskrit scholar and poet who lived in the 7th century CE. Bhatta's works, including his commentary on the Nyaya Sutras, were highly influential in the field of Indian philosophy.
Another notable figure with the name Vismaya was Vismaya Devi, a 16th-century Rajput princess and warrior from Mewar, Rajasthan. Devi was known for her courage and skill in battle, and her legacy has been celebrated in various historical accounts and folk tales.
In the 19th century, Vismaya Rao was a prominent Indian freedom fighter who played a significant role in the struggle against British rule. Rao's acts of resistance and dedication to the cause of Indian independence have been widely documented in historical records.
More recently, Vismaya Sharma, a renowned Indian classical dancer and choreographer, has made significant contributions to the field of Bharatanatyam. Born in 1967, Sharma is widely recognized for her innovative choreography and her efforts to promote and preserve Indian classical dance forms.
Vismaya Patel, an Indian-American scientist and entrepreneur born in 1982, is another notable figure with this name. Patel has made groundbreaking contributions to the field of biotechnology and is the co-founder of a successful biotechnology company based in the United States.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Vismaya over time
The chart below shows babies named Vismaya registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2020 to 2021. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Vismaya, the clearest high point is 2020. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2021, compared with 3 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Vismaya by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Vismaya 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 | #5537 | 6 | 2 |
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FAQ
Vismaya: questions and answers
How popular is the name Vismaya in the UK right now?
In 2021, Vismaya was ranked #5581 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Vismaya most popular?
The peak year on record was 2020, with 3 babies registered as Vismaya in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Vismaya?
A feminine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "wonder" or "amazement".
How many people are called Vismaya in the UK?
A total of 6 babies have been registered as Vismaya across the 2 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.