Manisha
Girl name · 6 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Manisha: 6 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 3 births in 2000.
Manisha is a name of Sanskrit origin, meaning “wisdom” or “intellect,” and is widely used across India, Nepal, and Bangladesh. One of its most famous bearers is Manisha Koirala, the acclaimed Nepalese-Indian actress known for her work in Bollywood and her advocacy for cancer awareness. The name also belongs to Manisha, an Indian playback singer celebrated in Tamil cinema. While no specific place is directly named after a bearer, the root *manish* appears in many ancient Sanskrit texts, giving the name a timeless scholarly air. In Scotland, Manisha remains a rare but graceful choice, reflecting the growing cultural diversity of modern Scottish families.
Girl 2 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20003 babies
- Latest (2008)
- #7933 babies
- Total births
- 6since 2000
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y