Eesha
A feminine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "supreme ruler" or "magnificent lord".
Name Census estimates that about 974 living Americans carry the first name Eesha. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Eesha today is around 15 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Eesha births was 2010 (57 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Eesha. 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
974
~ 1 in 351,904 Americans
Peak year
2010
57 babies that year
Average age
15
years old
2024 SSA rank
#3,700
Tracked since 1993
Popularity
Eesha: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Eesha from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 399 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2000s peak, Eesha remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Eesha 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 Eesha during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Eeshas live
The SSA's state-level files cover 8 states and territories. California, Texas, New Jersey recorded the most babies named Eesha, while Virginia, Michigan, Florida recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 41 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Eesha
The name Eesha is derived from the Sanskrit language and has its roots in ancient Indian culture. It is believed to have originated as a variation of the Sanskrit word "Isha," which means "lord" or "ruler." This name has been in use for centuries, with references found in Hindu scriptures and literature.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Eesha can be traced back to the epic poem "Mahabharata," where it was the name of a character who played a significant role in the narrative. This ancient text, written between the 8th and 4th centuries BCE, helped establish the name's prominence in Indian culture.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Eesha. One such person was Eesha Koppikar, an Indian actress and model who was born in 1976. She gained popularity for her roles in Bollywood films and is known for her work in both the Hindi and Marathi film industries.
Another notable Eesha was Eesha Karavadra, an Indian classical dancer and choreographer born in 1962. She specialized in the Kathak dance form and has received numerous accolades for her contributions to the art, including the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award in 2006.
In the literary world, Eesha Mukherjee, an Indian author and journalist born in 1972, has made a name for herself. Her works explore themes of identity, culture, and the diaspora experience, and she has received critical acclaim for her novels and non-fiction pieces.
Moving to the realm of sports, Eesha Ghosh was an Indian swimmer who represented her country at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens. Born in 1986, she was a talented athlete who excelled in various swimming events and brought recognition to India on the international stage.
Lastly, Eesha Karavadra, a contemporary Indian classical dancer and choreographer, has been making waves in the world of performing arts. Born in 1990, she is known for her innovative approach to traditional dance forms and has performed at numerous prestigious events and festivals around the globe.
While the name Eesha has its roots in ancient Indian culture, it has transcended borders and gained popularity in other parts of the world as well, becoming a beloved name across various communities and ethnicities.
People
Eesha + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Eesha as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with E
Other first names starting with E with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Eesha: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Eesha?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 974 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Eesha 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 351,904 US residents.
Is Eesha a common name?
We classify Eesha as "Very Rare". It ranks above 89.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 985 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Eesha most popular?
The single biggest year for Eesha was 2010, when 57 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Eesha is about 15 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Eesha a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Eesha 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.