Eshita
A Hindu name meaning beautiful or radiant.
Name Census estimates that about 22 living Americans carry the first name Eshita. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Eshita today is around 19 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Eshita births was 2003 (8 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Eshita. 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 Eshita with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Eshita. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
22
~ 1 in 15,579,743 Americans
Peak year
2003
8 babies that year
Average age
19
years old
2015 SSA rank
#12,191
Tracked since 2001
Popularity
Eshita: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Eshita from the 2000s through to the 2010s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 14 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2000s peak, Eshita remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Eshita 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 Eshita during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Eshita
Eshita is a name of Indian origin, derived from the Sanskrit language. The name is believed to have emerged during the ancient Vedic period, which spans from around 1500 BCE to 500 BCE. The word Eshita is thought to be derived from the Sanskrit root "ish," meaning "to desire" or "to wish for," combined with the feminine suffix "-ta," signifying "the desired one" or "the wished for one."
During the Vedic era, names often held deep symbolic meanings and were chosen to reflect the hopes and aspirations of parents for their children. The name Eshita was likely bestowed upon girls with the intention of expressing the desire for their well-being, happiness, and prosperity.
In ancient Hindu texts and scriptures, such as the Vedas and Upanishads, names were considered to carry spiritual significance and were believed to influence an individual's character and destiny. While there are no specific references to the name Eshita in these texts, the concept of naming a child with a meaningful and auspicious name was widely practiced.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Eshita can be traced back to ancient Indian literature and historical records. One notable figure from history bearing this name was Eshita Devi, a renowned Indian poet and scholar who lived during the 16th century CE. Her literary works, primarily composed in Sanskrit, were widely acclaimed for their depth and eloquence.
Another prominent individual named Eshita was Eshita Mukherjee, an Indian freedom fighter who actively participated in the Indian independence movement against British colonial rule in the early 20th century. Her bravery and dedication to the cause of freedom earned her a place in the annals of Indian history.
In the realm of Indian classical music, Eshita Dutta, a celebrated Hindustani classical vocalist, has made significant contributions. Born in 1975, she has received numerous accolades and awards for her mastery of the art form and her ability to captivate audiences with her soulful renditions.
The name Eshita has also been borne by notable figures in other fields, such as Eshita Sharma, an Indian film actress and model born in 1988, who has gained recognition for her performances in various Bollywood and regional language films.
Furthermore, Eshita Bhargava, born in 1980, is a distinguished Indian fashion designer known for her innovative and sustainable approach to clothing design, earning her recognition both nationally and internationally.
People
Eshita + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Eshita 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
Eshita: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Eshita?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 22 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Eshita 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 15,579,743 US residents.
Is Eshita a common name?
We classify Eshita as "Very Rare". It ranks above 41.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 22 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Eshita most popular?
The single biggest year for Eshita was 2003, when 8 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Eshita is about 19 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 Eshita in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Eshita a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Eshita 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 Eshita still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Eshita 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 Eshita 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 are called Eshita?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.