Isha Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Arabic
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
The name Isha means 'life' or 'woman' and has a spiritual connotation.
Meaning of the Name Isha
Isha is a feminine name of Arabic origin. It means 'life' or 'woman' and is often used to refer to the divine or celestial. In Hinduism, Isha is also one of the names of the goddess Durga. The name Isha has a spiritual connotation and is associated with strength, power, and femininity.
Popularity of the Name Isha
The popularity for the name Isha peaked in popularity in the year 2002 with 196 births, which ranked number 1,929 out of 28,287 unique names for that year. Isha had the most female births in 2002 with 196, which ranked number 1,083 out of 18,085 female names for that year. The number of births for the name Isha has increased sharply over the last ten years from 137 births to 172 births, an increase of 25.55%. Among females, Isha has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 137 births to 172 births, an increase of 25.55%.
Nationwide Popularity of Isha
- 20 Year Trend of Isha: -12.24%
- 10 Year Trend of Isha: 25.55%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Isha: 25.55%
Popularity of Isha by State
Among females, Isha was most popular in Western states with 40 births in the region. It was most commonly used in CA, with 32 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Isha. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | < 5 | N/A | 32 | 937 |
| FL | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 1678 |
| IL | < 5 | N/A | 11 | 852 |
| NC | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 1273 |
| NJ | < 5 | N/A | 17 | 473 |
| NY | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 1656 |
| OH | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 1123 |
| PA | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 1248 |
| TX | < 5 | N/A | 23 | 1185 |
| VA | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 1208 |
| WA | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 736 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Isha
- Total Births of Isha: 176 (2.30%)
- Female Births of Isha: 176 (2.30%)
Given the upward trend of Isha over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 2.30% increase in total births, for a total of 176 births in 2024. For Females, births for Isha have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 176 female births in 2024, an increase of 2.30%.