Itisha
A Hindu name derived from Sanskrit meaning "one who guides or commands".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Itisha. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Itisha today is around 54 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Itisha births was 1977 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Itisha. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Itisha. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1977
6 babies that year
Average age
54
years old
1977 SSA rank
#8,844
Tracked since 1977
Popularity
Itisha: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Itisha 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 Itisha during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0 | 6 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Itisha
The name Itisha has its roots in Sanskrit, an ancient Indo-Aryan language that originated in the Indian subcontinent around the 2nd millennium BCE. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "Iti," which means "thus" or "in this manner," and "Isha," meaning "lord" or "master." The combination of these words suggests that the name Itisha carries a meaning akin to "one who follows the Lord's path" or "one who adheres to the teachings."
Itisha is primarily associated with Hindu culture and tradition. While the name itself does not appear in any major ancient texts or religious scriptures, it is believed to have been used by various Hindu communities in the Indian subcontinent for centuries.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Itisha dates back to the 16th century. Itisha Devi, born in 1552, was a prominent figure in the Rajput kingdom of Mewar (present-day Rajasthan, India). She was known for her bravery and fought alongside her husband, Maharana Pratap, in the famous Battle of Haldighati against the Mughal Empire.
In the 18th century, Itisha Charan Banerjee (1704-1788) was a renowned Bengali poet and playwright. He is credited with introducing the blank verse form to Bengali literature and is considered one of the pioneers of modern Bengali poetry.
Another notable figure was Itisha Dutta (1829-1872), a prominent social reformer and educationist from Bengal. She played a pivotal role in advocating for women's education and established several schools for girls in Calcutta (now Kolkata).
Itisha Bharadwaj (1892-1974) was a distinguished Indian freedom fighter and social activist. She actively participated in the Indian independence movement and worked towards uplifting the marginalized communities in the country.
In the field of literature, Itisha Shome (1924-2003) was a celebrated Bengali novelist and short story writer. Her works often explored the complexities of human relationships and the socio-political landscape of her time.
While the name Itisha is not as common as some other Indian names, it has retained its cultural significance and has been carried forward by individuals across various fields throughout history, reflecting the rich diversity and heritage of the Indian subcontinent.
People
Itisha + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Itisha 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
Itisha: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Itisha?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Itisha 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Itisha a common name?
We classify Itisha as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Itisha most popular?
The single biggest year for Itisha was 1977, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Itisha is about 54 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 Itisha in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Itisha a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Itisha 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 Itisha still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Itisha 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 Itisha 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 Itisha?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.