Isha
How to say it: EE-shuh · /ˈiʃə/
In Sanskrit, means 'one who protects' or 'ruler'; in Hebrew, 'isha' means 'woman'.
Isha was the 1,065th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 176 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up about 38% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #925 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #1,065 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 176 |
| Share of births | 1 in 18,837 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | +38% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #925 |
| In France, 2025 | #1,735 among girls’ names, 10 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Entirely modern in American use, Isha reached its best in the 2020s. Holding at its peak, it should continue upward.
What goes with it
Breathy and brief, Isha feels smooth and easy across languages. Diya pairs well with it.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Isha is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French, Hebrew, Hindi.
In France: #1,735 for girls in 2025.
Famous people named Isha
- Isha Talwar (born 1987)Indian actress
- Isha Sharvani (born 1984)Indian actress
- Isha Chawla (born 1988)Indian actress
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