Rushia
An invented name potentially combining elements from Russian and Grecian roots.
Name Census estimates that about 0 living Americans carry the first name Rushia. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Rushia today is around 0 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Rushia births was 1920 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Rushia. 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 Rushia. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
0
~ - Americans
Peak year
1920
6 babies that year
Average age
-
1927 SSA rank
#5,494
Tracked since 1897
Popularity
Rushia: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Rushia from the 1890s through to the 1920s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1920s, with 17 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Rushia 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 Rushia 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 Rushia
The name Rushia finds its origins in ancient Sanskrit, a classical language of the Indian subcontinent. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "rusha," which means "to shine" or "to illuminate." This linguistic connection suggests that the name Rushia may have been bestowed upon individuals with a radiant or luminous presence.
Historical records indicate that the name Rushia was prevalent among the noble classes and aristocracy of ancient India. It is believed to have been particularly popular during the Gupta Empire, which ruled over a significant portion of the Indian subcontinent from the 4th to the 6th century CE. The name is found inscribed on temple walls, royal edicts, and ancient manuscripts from this era.
One of the earliest recorded individuals bearing the name Rushia was a renowned scholar and philosopher who lived during the reign of the Gupta Emperor Chandragupta II (375-415 CE). Rushia was celebrated for his profound wisdom and his contributions to the fields of metaphysics and ethics. His treatises on the nature of consciousness and moral philosophy were widely studied and influenced subsequent generations of thinkers.
In the 8th century CE, Rushia emerged as the name of a celebrated court poet in the kingdom of Kashmir. Her poetic works, which celebrated the beauty of nature and the virtues of love and compassion, were widely admired and have been preserved in anthologies throughout the centuries.
During the medieval period, the name Rushia was also associated with a celebrated Sufi mystic who lived in the region of present-day Afghanistan. This Rushia was renowned for his spiritual teachings and his ability to guide seekers on the path of enlightenment. His followers established a Sufi order that continues to this day, carrying forward his teachings and preserving his name.
In more recent times, one of the most notable individuals bearing the name Rushia was a 19th-century Indian reformer and educator. Rushia dedicated her life to the advancement of women's education and played a pivotal role in establishing schools and institutions that empowered women across India. Her legacy has inspired generations of activists and educators striving for gender equality and social progress.
Throughout its long history, the name Rushia has been imbued with connotations of radiance, wisdom, and spiritual enlightenment. From ancient philosophers and poets to modern-day reformers, individuals bearing this name have left an indelible mark on the cultural and intellectual fabric of the Indian subcontinent and beyond.
People
Rushia + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Rushia as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with R
Other first names starting with R with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Rushia: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Rushia?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 0 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Rushia 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 - US residents.
Is Rushia a common name?
We classify Rushia as "Very Rare". It ranks above 2.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 27 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Rushia most popular?
The single biggest year for Rushia was 1920, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Rushia is about 0 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 Rushia in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Rushia a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Rushia 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 Rushia still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Rushia 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 Rushia 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 Rushia?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.