Amisha
Girl name · 3 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Amisha: 3 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 3 births in 2006.
Amisha is a name of Sanskrit origin, meaning "smile" or "peace," often associated with grace and kindness. It gained prominence in the West partly through Indian actress Amisha Patel, known for her Bollywood debut in *Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai* (2000). While not tied to a specific place, the name shares its root with the concept of "shanti" (peace) and appears in various Indian languages. In Scotland, Amisha has been a quiet but steady presence on birth registers since the late 20th century, reflecting the country's growing multicultural tapestry. A notable variant is Ameesha, which offers a slightly different spelling while retaining the same lyrical feel.
Girl 1 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20063 babies
- Latest (2006)
- #7223 babies
- Total births
- 3since 2006
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y