Isha
Every Isha since 1960 — 5,151 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Isha
Isha is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #1,276 in 2025 with 176 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1960, 5,151 American babies have been named Isha. Its peak came in 2023, when 209 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Isha stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Isha year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 176 | #1,276 |
| 2024 | 197 | #1,202 |
| 2023 | 209 | #1,160 |
| 2022 | 172 | #1,357 |
| 2021 | 117 | #1,753 |
| 2020 | 136 | #1,555 |
| 2019 | 164 | #1,375 |
| 2018 | 134 | #1,602 |
| 2017 | 134 | #1,615 |
| 2016 | 132 | #1,645 |
| 2015 | 126 | #1,687 |
| 2014 | 136 | #1,583 |
| 2013 | 143 | #1,534 |
| 2012 | 137 | #1,584 |
| 2011 | 178 | #1,321 |
| 2010 | 152 | #1,485 |
| 2009 | 175 | #1,361 |
| 2008 | 158 | #1,483 |
| 2007 | 137 | #1,628 |
| 2006 | 121 | #1,727 |
| 2005 | 158 | #1,371 |
| 2004 | 162 | #1,316 |
| 2003 | 167 | #1,255 |
| 2002 | 196 | #1,085 |
| 2001 | 193 | #1,099 |
| 2000 | 108 | #1,635 |
| 1995 | 37 | #3,115 |
| 1990 | 42 | #2,758 |
| 1985 | 50 | #2,114 |
| 1980 | 41 | #2,362 |
| 1975 | 22 | #3,198 |
| 1970 | 18 | #3,484 |
| 1965 | — | — |
| 1960 | 6 | #5,957 |
| 1955 | — | — |
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| 1945 | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Isha
- Isha Koppikar Actor · b. 1976
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Isha in 2025?
Isha ranked #1,276 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 176 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Isha?
5,151 babies have been named Isha in the United States since 1960, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Isha most popular?
Isha peaked in 2023, when 209 newborns received the name.
Is Isha a boy or girl name?
Isha is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Isha rising or falling?
Isha is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Isha?
Well-known people named Isha include Isha Koppikar (actor).