Yatisha
A feminine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "self-control", "restraint", or "tranquility".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Yatisha. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Yatisha today is around 58 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Yatisha births was 1971 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Yatisha. 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 Yatisha. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1971
6 babies that year
Average age
58
years old
1971 SSA rank
#8,310
Tracked since 1971
Popularity
Yatisha: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Yatisha 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 Yatisha 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 Yatisha
The name Yatisha traces its origins to Sanskrit, an ancient Indo-Aryan language that flourished in the Indian subcontinent during the 2nd millennium BCE. It is derived from the Sanskrit root "yat," meaning "to strive" or "to make an effort," and the suffix "-isha," which denotes a sense of lordship or mastery. As such, the name Yatisha can be interpreted as "one who strives" or "one who makes an effort."
In ancient Hindu texts and scriptures, the name Yatisha is not explicitly mentioned. However, the concept of striving and making efforts is deeply ingrained in the philosophical and spiritual teachings of Hinduism, particularly in the Bhagavad Gita, where Lord Krishna encourages Arjuna to act without attachment to the fruits of his actions.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Yatisha can be traced back to the 8th century CE, during the reign of the Pala Empire in the eastern regions of the Indian subcontinent. One notable figure bearing this name was Yatisha, a Buddhist scholar and monk who lived in the 10th century CE and authored several treatises on Buddhist philosophy and logic.
Throughout history, the name Yatisha has been borne by several notable individuals, including:
1. Yatisha Narasimhan (c. 1550-1620), a renowned Sanskrit scholar and poet from the Vijayanagar Empire in southern India.
2. Yatisha Chandra Siromani (1835-1899), a Bengali writer, philosopher, and social reformer who played a significant role in the Bengal Renaissance.
3. Yatisha Devi (1905-1988), an Indian freedom fighter and social activist who worked tirelessly for the upliftment of women and the underprivileged.
4. Yatisha Bhattacharya (1942-2019), a renowned Indian classical dancer and choreographer who specialized in the Odissi dance form.
5. Yatisha Sharma (born 1985), an Indian entrepreneur and co-founder of a successful technology startup based in Bangalore.
While the name Yatisha may not be as widely used in modern times, it carries a rich cultural heritage and symbolism, reminding us of the value of perseverance, determination, and striving for excellence.
People
Yatisha + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Yatisha as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with Y
Other first names starting with Y with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Yatisha: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Yatisha?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Yatisha 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 Yatisha a common name?
We classify Yatisha 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 Yatisha most popular?
The single biggest year for Yatisha was 1971, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Yatisha is about 58 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Yatisha a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Yatisha 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.
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.