Isha Girl

Popularity: #772 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: EE-sha /ˈiːʃə/

Origin: Sanskrit; Hebrew

Meaning: Sanskrit: 'prosperous'; Hebrew: 'God is my salvation'

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Isha has its roots in the ancient Hebrew language, where it is derived from the word "isha," meaning "woman" or "wife." This term is found in the Hebrew Bible, particularly in the context of the creation narrative in the Book of Genesis, where it is used to describe the first woman, Eve, who is referred to as the "isha" created from Adam. The name has also been linked to the Arabic language, where "Isha" (عِشَاء) means "night" and is associated with the evening prayer in Islam, further enriching its cultural significance across different traditions.

Historically, the name Isha has been used in various cultures and languages, often reflecting the feminine aspect of the divine or the nurturing qualities associated with women. In the context of Hinduism, Isha is also a name associated with the goddess Durga, symbolizing strength and empowerment.

This connection to divinity and strength has contributed to the name's enduring presence in various cultural narratives throughout history. The name has appeared in various literary and religious texts, reinforcing its significance.

For instance, in the context of Islamic tradition, the name Isha is often associated with the Prophet Muhammad's wife, Aisha, who is a revered figure in Islamic history. This connection has further solidified the name's importance in Muslim communities.

The name's historical resonance is also evident in its use in various forms of art and literature, where it often symbolizes femininity, wisdom, and resilience. Overall, Isha embodies a rich tapestry of meanings and associations across different cultures and religions, making it a name with deep historical roots and cultural significance.

Its various interpretations and connections to significant figures in religious texts contribute to its lasting legacy.

Famous people named Isha

In this section, you will find notable people named Isha. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Isha who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Isha who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Isha Koppikar is an actress and model best known for Khamoshi: The Musical, Company, and Don.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Isha, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

AishaAnishaRishaTishaNishaMisha

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Isha. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

AshaIraNinaLeilaSanaMayaRiyaTara

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Isha was first seen in the United States in 1960.

Isha has ranked as high as #2176 nationally, which occurred in 2023, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New Jersey, New York, and Illinois.

In the past 5 years the name Isha has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Isha is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Isha was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Isha.

Year Total Births Girl
2025 176 176
2024 197 197
2023 209 209
2022 172 172
2021 117 117
2020 136 136
2019 164 164
2018 134 134
2017 134 134
2016 132 132
2015 126 126
2014 136 136
2013 143 143
2012 137 137
2011 178 178
2010 152 152
2009 175 175
2008 158 158
2007 137 137
2006 121 121
2005 158 158
2004 162 162
2003 167 167
2002 196 196
2001 193 193
2000 108 108
1999 67 67
1998 62 62
1997 51 51
1996 49 49
1995 37 37
1994 47 47
1993 48 48
1992 41 41
1991 42 42
1990 42 42
1989 45 45
1988 32 32
1987 38 38
1986 42 42
1985 50 50
1984 30 30
1983 32 32
1982 33 33
1981 44 44
1980 41 41
1979 41 41
1978 22 22
1977 44 44
1976 25 25
1975 22 22
1974 20 20
1973 20 20
1972 12 12
1971 14 14
1970 18 18
1968 5 5
1967 5 5
1964 6 6
1960 6 6

Top States for Isha (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
CA 39
24%
TX 21
13%
NY 13
8%
WA 12
7%
VA 10
6%
OH 9
6%
NC 9
6%
NJ 9
6%
GA 8
5%
IL 8
5%
PA 7
4%
AZ 7
4%
MI 6
4%
FL 5
3%