Anisha
Girl name · 18 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Anisha: 18 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 4 births in 1999.
Anisha is a name of Sanskrit origin, derived from "Anisha," meaning "supreme" or "eternal," and is widely used across India and other South Asian cultures. It has also gained popularity in Scotland since the late 20th century. One notable bearer is Anisha Nagarajan, an American actress known for her role in the film *Outsourced*, and Anisha A. Kumar, a British entrepreneur. The name shares a root with the Sanskrit "anisha" (नीश), giving it a spiritual connotation of timelessness. Variants include Anesha and Anishka, while it remains distinct from the similar-sounding "Aisha." In Scotland, the name has steadily appeared on baby name lists since the 1990s, reflecting the country's diverse cultural tapestry.
Girl 5 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 19994 babies
- Latest (2008)
- #7933 babies
- Total births
- 18since 1997
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y