Will my child share the name Maisha with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 13 UK babies named Maisha per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Maisha in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Maisha becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Maisha is declining: down 199 places since 2020, to #2,138 in 2025. It peaked at #532 in 2002.

Is Maisha a good choice for a distinctive name?

Maisha is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Maisha a popular baby name in the United States?

Maisha does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Maisha

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Maisha is a distinctive choice, ranked #2138 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Maisha in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

#2138

About the Name Maisha

Maisha is climbing rapidly up the charts, having climbed 490 places in just five years. Its best recorded rank was #532 in 2002 — and current momentum suggests it could challenge that mark again. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

Maisha is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Maisha in their class.