Avisha
A feminine name of Sanskrit origin signifying "beautiful light".
Name Census estimates that about 147 living Americans carry the first name Avisha. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Avisha today is around 7 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Avisha births was 2023 (22 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Avisha. 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.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Avisha with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
147
~ 1 in 2,331,662 Americans
Peak year
2023
22 babies that year
Average age
7
years old
2024 SSA rank
#7,619
Tracked since 2001
Popularity
Avisha: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Avisha from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 84 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Avisha 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 Avisha during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Avishas live
Origin
Meaning and history of Avisha
The name Avisha originates from Sanskrit, an ancient Indo-Aryan language that served as the lingua franca of the Indian subcontinent. Derived from the Sanskrit word "avisha," meaning "without poison" or "harmless," the name Avisha carries connotations of purity, innocence, and safety. Its roots can be traced back to the Vedic period, spanning from approximately 1500 BCE to 500 BCE, when Sanskrit was the primary language of religious and philosophical discourse in ancient India.
While the name Avisha does not appear to be explicitly mentioned in any major ancient texts or scriptures, its linguistic origins suggest a connection to the rich cultural and spiritual traditions of the Indian subcontinent. The name's association with the concept of being free from harm or toxicity aligns with the universal human desire for peace, well-being, and protection.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Avisha are relatively scarce, as historical records from ancient times are often incomplete or fragmented. However, a few notable individuals bearing this name can be found in various historical accounts and literary works.
One such figure is Avisha Bhatt, a renowned mathematician and astronomer who lived in the 7th century CE in present-day India. Bhatt made significant contributions to the field of astronomy, authoring several treatises on topics such as planetary movements and eclipse calculations.
Another historical figure with the name Avisha is Avisha Devi, a prominent Hindu philosopher and scholar who lived in the 12th century CE. Devi was renowned for her expertise in Advaita Vedanta, a philosophical tradition within Hinduism that emphasizes non-dualism and the unity of all existence.
In the realm of literature, Avisha Sharma was a celebrated poet and writer who flourished during the 16th century in the Mughal court of Emperor Akbar. Sharma's poetic works, written in Persian and Sanskrit, explored themes of love, mysticism, and the human condition.
Moving forward in time, Avisha Raghunathan was a notable Indian classical dancer and choreographer who lived from 1920 to 2005. Raghunathan was instrumental in reviving and popularizing the Bharatanatyam dance form, which originated in the temples of southern India.
Lastly, Avisha Chakraborty, born in 1985, is a contemporary Indian writer and journalist known for her thought-provoking essays and articles on social issues, feminism, and cultural identity. Her work has been widely published in various prestigious Indian and international publications.
People
Avisha + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Avisha as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other first names starting with A with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Avisha: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Avisha?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 147 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Avisha 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 2,331,662 US residents.
Is Avisha a common name?
We classify Avisha as "Very Rare". It ranks above 70% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 148 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Avisha most popular?
The single biggest year for Avisha was 2023, when 22 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Avisha is about 7 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Avisha in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Avisha a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Avisha 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.
Is Avisha still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Avisha in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Avisha can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have Avisha as a first name?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.