Eisha
A feminine Muslim name of Arabic origin meaning "life" or "lively".
Name Census estimates that about 292 living Americans carry the first name Eisha. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Eisha today is around 30 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Eisha births was 1979 (15 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Eisha. 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
292
~ 1 in 1,173,816 Americans
Peak year
1979
15 babies that year
Average age
30
years old
2024 SSA rank
#8,055
Tracked since 1971
Popularity
Eisha: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Eisha from the 1970s through to the 2020s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 74 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2000s peak, Eisha remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Eisha 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 Eisha during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Eishas live
Origin
Meaning and history of Eisha
The name Eisha is believed to have originated from Arabic and Hebrew roots. In the Arabic language, it is derived from the word "Isha," which means "night" or "evening." The name holds significance in Islamic culture, where it is associated with the evening prayers or the time of peace and tranquility.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Eisha can be traced back to ancient Hebrew texts. In the biblical Book of Genesis, there is a mention of a woman named Isha, which translates to "woman" or "wife." This connection suggests that the name may have been used as a feminine variant of the word for woman in ancient Semitic languages.
Throughout history, the name Eisha has been carried by several notable figures. One of the earliest known individuals with this name was Eisha al-Taymuriya, a 7th-century Arabian poet and scholar. She was renowned for her contributions to Arabic literature and her expertise in various fields, including grammar and jurisprudence.
In the 12th century, Eisha al-Baghdadiya was a prominent female scholar and writer from Baghdad. She wrote extensively on Islamic law and theology, earning respect and recognition for her intellectual pursuits during a time when women's education was not widely encouraged.
During the Ottoman Empire era, Eisha Sultan was a prominent figure in the 16th century. She was the daughter of Sultan Selim II and played a significant role in the political and cultural affairs of the Ottoman court.
In more recent times, Eisha Ayob (1907-1987) was a Malaysian writer and activist who fought for women's rights and social justice. She was a pioneering figure in the Malay literary scene and authored several novels and short stories that explored the challenges faced by women in traditional Malay society.
Another notable individual with the name Eisha was Eisha Saroor (1946-2011), a Pakistani classical singer and musician. She was renowned for her contributions to the preservation and promotion of traditional Pakistani music, particularly the genres of ghazal and thumri.
These are just a few examples of individuals throughout history who have carried the name Eisha. While the name's origins can be traced back to ancient Arabic and Hebrew roots, it has transcended cultural boundaries and has been embraced by various communities around the world, underscoring its enduring appeal and significance.
People
Eisha + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Eisha 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
Eisha: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Eisha?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 292 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Eisha 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 1,173,816 US residents.
Is Eisha a common name?
We classify Eisha as "Very Rare". It ranks above 78.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 304 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Eisha most popular?
The single biggest year for Eisha was 1979, when 15 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Eisha is about 30 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Eisha a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Eisha 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.