Aishani
A Hindu feminine name meaning "prosperous" or "successful woman".
Name Census estimates that about 513 living Americans carry the first name Aishani. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Aishani today is around 13 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Aishani births was 2013 (51 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Aishani. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
513
~ 1 in 668,137 Americans
Peak year
2013
51 babies that year
Average age
13
years old
2024 SSA rank
#6,918
Tracked since 2000
Popularity
Aishani: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Aishani from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 291 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2010s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Aishani by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Aishani during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Aishanis live
The SSA's state-level files cover 4 states and territories. California, New Jersey, Texas recorded the most babies named Aishani, while Illinois, Texas, New Jersey recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 22 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Aishani
The name Aishani has its roots in the Sanskrit language, one of the oldest Indo-Aryan languages spoken in ancient India. It is believed to have originated around the 2nd century BCE during the Maurya Empire period.
Aishani is derived from the Sanskrit word "Aishani," which means "prosperity" or "wealth." In Hindu mythology, Aishani is also the name of a goddess associated with wealth, fortune, and prosperity. The name is often given to girls with the hope that they will bring good luck and prosperity to their families.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Aishani can be found in the ancient Hindu text, the Mahabharata, which dates back to around the 8th century BCE. In this epic, there is a character named Aishani, who is described as a beautiful and virtuous woman.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Aishani. One of the most famous was Aishani Devi (1876-1962), an Indian freedom fighter who played a significant role in the country's independence movement. She was a close associate of Mahatma Gandhi and worked tirelessly for the cause of non-violence and civil disobedience.
Another notable Aishani was Aishani Ghosh (1909-1995), a renowned Indian classical dancer and choreographer. She was instrumental in reviving and popularizing the Odissi dance form, which originated in the eastern Indian state of Odisha.
In the field of literature, Aishani Mukherjee (1923-2001) was a prominent Bengali writer and poet. She was the recipient of several prestigious literary awards, including the Sahitya Akademi Award and the Padma Shri, one of India's highest civilian honors.
Aishani Banerji (1915-2001) was a pioneering Indian journalist and writer who worked for several leading newspapers and magazines in the country. She was known for her incisive reporting and her commitment to social justice and gender equality.
Lastly, Aishani Banerjee (born 1981) is a contemporary Indian actress and model who has appeared in numerous Bollywood films and television shows. She is known for her versatility and her ability to portray a wide range of characters with ease.
People
Aishani + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Aishani as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with A
Other first names starting with A with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Aishani: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Aishani?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 513 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Aishani going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 668,137 US residents.
Is Aishani a common name?
We classify Aishani as "Very Rare". It ranks above 84.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 518 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Aishani most popular?
The single biggest year for Aishani was 2013, when 51 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Aishani is about 13 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Aishani a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Aishani in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.