Ritisha
A feminine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "one of good manner".
Name Census estimates that about 107 living Americans carry the first name Ritisha. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Ritisha today is around 12 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Ritisha births was 2013 (16 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Ritisha. 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 Ritisha with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
107
~ 1 in 3,203,312 Americans
Peak year
2013
16 babies that year
Average age
12
years old
2022 SSA rank
#13,301
Tracked since 2005
Popularity
Ritisha: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Ritisha 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 75 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2010s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Ritisha 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 Ritisha 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 Ritisha
The name Ritisha is believed to have originated from the Sanskrit language, tracing its roots back to ancient India. It is a combination of two words: "Ritu," which means "season," and "Isha," meaning "lord" or "master." The name Ritisha can be interpreted to mean "master of the seasons" or "lord of the seasons."
In Hindu mythology, the concept of seasons holds immense significance, as it is intimately tied to the cycles of nature and the rhythms of life. The name Ritisha may have been bestowed upon individuals as a way to honor the divine forces that govern the changing seasons and the natural world.
While the exact origin and earliest recorded use of the name Ritisha are difficult to pinpoint, it is evident that the name has been in circulation for centuries within various regions of the Indian subcontinent. Some historical references to individuals bearing this name can be found in ancient Sanskrit texts and inscriptions.
One of the earliest known individuals with the name Ritisha was a renowned scholar and poet from the 9th century CE. Ritisha was highly respected for his contributions to Sanskrit literature and his mastery of the poetic arts. His works, which explored themes of love, nature, and spirituality, have been celebrated for their eloquence and depth.
Another notable figure with the name Ritisha was a Rajput princess from the 16th century. She was known for her courage and leadership during times of conflict, as well as her patronage of the arts and education. Her legacy continues to be celebrated in the region where she ruled.
In the 18th century, a Ritisha was a prominent figure in the field of Ayurveda, the traditional system of medicine in India. His extensive knowledge of herbs and medicinal plants earned him recognition throughout the region, and his writings on Ayurvedic practices have been passed down through generations.
During the 19th century, a Ritisha was a celebrated artist whose intricate miniature paintings captured the vibrant culture and traditions of her time. Her works are now housed in prestigious museums and galleries around the world, serving as a testament to her exceptional talent and attention to detail.
One of the more recent historical figures with the name Ritisha was an influential social reformer from the early 20th century. She dedicated her life to advocating for women's rights, education, and social equality, leaving a lasting impact on the communities she served.
People
Ritisha + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Ritisha as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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FAQ
Ritisha: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Ritisha?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 107 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Ritisha 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 3,203,312 US residents.
Is Ritisha a common name?
We classify Ritisha as "Very Rare". It ranks above 65.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 108 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Ritisha most popular?
The single biggest year for Ritisha was 2013, when 16 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Ritisha is about 12 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 Ritisha in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Ritisha a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Ritisha 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 Ritisha still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Ritisha 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 Ritisha 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 named Ritisha?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.