Ishaana
A Sanskrit feminine name meaning "divine power" or "goddess of wisdom".
Name Census estimates that about 8 living Americans carry the first name Ishaana. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Ishaana today is around 7 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Ishaana births was 2019 (8 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Ishaana. 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 Ishaana with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Ishaana. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
8
~ 1 in 42,844,292 Americans
Peak year
2019
8 babies that year
Average age
7
years old
2019 SSA rank
#11,787
Tracked since 2019
Popularity
Ishaana: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Ishaana 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 Ishaana during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 0 | 8 | 8 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Ishaana
The name Ishaana is believed to have originated in the Sanskrit language of ancient India, with its roots dating back to the Vedic period around 1500-500 BCE. Derived from the Sanskrit word "ishaan," meaning "lord" or "ruler," the name Ishaana is often associated with divinity, power, and authority.
One of the earliest recorded references to the name Ishaana can be found in the ancient Hindu scriptures, particularly the Vedas and Upanishads. It is mentioned in the context of various deities and spiritual figures, suggesting its association with the divine realm.
Throughout Indian history, the name Ishaana has been borne by several notable individuals. One of the earliest recorded examples is Ishaana Deva, a renowned philosopher and scholar who lived during the 8th century CE in the region of present-day Uttar Pradesh. He is renowned for his contributions to the field of Indian philosophy and his interpretations of ancient Hindu texts.
Another prominent figure with the name Ishaana was Ishaana Mishra, a revered Hindu scholar and poet who lived in the 16th century CE. He is best known for his poetic works that explored themes of spirituality, devotion, and the human condition.
In the realm of Indian classical music, Ishaana Mukherjee, born in 1892 and died in 1975, was a celebrated vocalist and exponent of the Khyal style of Hindustani classical music. Her renditions of Thumri and Dadra compositions are still cherished by music enthusiasts today.
During the Indian independence movement, Ishaana Ghosh, born in 1897 and died in 1968, was a prominent freedom fighter and social activist. She played a significant role in the Non-Cooperation Movement and was imprisoned multiple times for her participation in the struggle against British colonial rule.
In more recent times, Ishaana Dutta, born in 1967, is a renowned Indian actress who has made significant contributions to both Hindi and Bengali cinema. She is particularly known for her roles in critically acclaimed films that explore social and cultural themes.
The name Ishaana continues to be popular in various Indian communities, carrying with it a rich historical and cultural significance rooted in the ancient Sanskrit tradition. Its association with divinity, power, and intellectual pursuits has endured across centuries, making it a name steeped in tradition and reverence.
People
Ishaana + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Ishaana as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with I
Other first names starting with I with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Ishaana: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Ishaana?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 8 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Ishaana 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 42,844,292 US residents.
Is Ishaana a common name?
We classify Ishaana as "Very Rare". It ranks above 24.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 8 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Ishaana most popular?
The single biggest year for Ishaana was 2019, when 8 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Ishaana 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 Ishaana in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Ishaana a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Ishaana 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 Ishaana still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Ishaana 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 Ishaana 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 the name Ishaana?
See how many Americans are named Ishaana on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.