Eshaal
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "drenched with rain".
Name Census estimates that about 761 living Americans carry the first name Eshaal. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Eshaal today is around 10 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Eshaal births was 2019 (72 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Eshaal. 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
761
~ 1 in 450,400 Americans
Peak year
2019
72 babies that year
Average age
10
years old
2024 SSA rank
#4,214
Tracked since 2005
Popularity
Eshaal: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Eshaal 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 467 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Eshaal remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Eshaal 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 Eshaal during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Eshaals live
The SSA's state-level files cover 7 states and territories. New York, Texas, California recorded the most babies named Eshaal, while Maryland, Illinois, New Jersey recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 49 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Eshaal
The name Eshaal has its origins in Arabic and Persian cultures. It is derived from the Persian word "Eshaal," which means "radiant" or "glowing." The name likely emerged during the medieval period in regions where these languages were prevalent, such as the Middle East and parts of Central Asia.
One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Eshaal can be found in Persian literature from the 11th century. In a collection of poems by the renowned Persian poet Ferdowsi, there is a character named Eshaal who is described as a beautiful and radiant princess. This literary reference suggests that the name was in use among Persian nobility during that time.
In the 13th century, there are records of an Islamic scholar named Eshaal al-Din, who was known for his contributions to the fields of philosophy and theology. His full name, which includes the title "al-Din" (meaning "of the faith"), indicates that the name Eshaal was used in combination with religious titles or honorifics.
During the Mughal Empire in the 16th century, there are accounts of a talented artist named Eshaal Khan who was renowned for his intricate miniature paintings. His works adorned the walls of several Mughal palaces and are considered invaluable cultural treasures today.
In the 18th century, a notable figure named Eshaal Begum emerged in the court of the Nizam of Hyderabad, a princely state in present-day India. She was a highly respected poetess and known for her literary contributions in Urdu and Persian languages.
Another historical figure bearing the name Eshaal is Eshaal Mirza, a 19th-century Sufi mystic and spiritual leader from Pakistan. He founded a Sufi order and attracted followers from various parts of the region, leaving a lasting impact on the spiritual traditions of the area.
These examples highlight the rich cultural heritage associated with the name Eshaal, spanning several centuries and regions. While its usage may have fluctuated over time, the name's roots in Persian and Arabic languages and its connections to literary, artistic, and spiritual realms have contributed to its enduring significance.
People
Eshaal + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Eshaal 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
Eshaal: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Eshaal?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 761 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Eshaal 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 450,400 US residents.
Is Eshaal a common name?
We classify Eshaal as "Very Rare". It ranks above 88.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 767 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Eshaal most popular?
The single biggest year for Eshaal was 2019, when 72 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Eshaal is about 10 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Eshaal a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Eshaal 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.