Isha
- Pronunciation
- [I-sha]
- Gender
- Female
- Meaning
- Woman.
- Origin
- Hebrew
Isha Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 4,974 baby girls have been named Isha. The name peaked in 2023 with 209 US births that year (rank #1160). In 2024, ranked #1202 nationally.
Top States for Isha
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Isha births are: California (737), Texas (382), New Jersey (379).
Other Hebrew-Origin Names Like Isha
If you like Isha's Hebrew origin, consider these related names: Aalijah, Aaron, Abagail, Abaigael, Abaigeal. Browse all Hebrew names →
4-Letter Names Starting with I
Names with Isha's exact length and starting letter: Iago, Iain, Idal, Idas, Iden.
Quick Facts About Isha
Where in the US Is Isha Most Popular?
Average girl-name rank within each state across 2016–2025 SSA records. A lower number means the name appears closer to the top of that state's girls-name rankings — a per-capita measure that isn't biased toward large states. For Isha the strongest states are New Jersey, Washington, California.
Strongest girls-name states
| # | State | Avg rank | Births |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Jersey | #717 | 87 |
| 2 | Washington | #770 | 43 |
| 3 | California | #842 | 149 |
| 4 | North Carolina | #886 | 32 |
| 5 | Virginia | #983 | 22 |
Weakest girls-name states
| # | State | Avg rank | Births |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Virginia | #983 | 22 |
| 2 | North Carolina | #886 | 32 |
| 3 | California | #842 | 149 |
| 4 | Washington | #770 | 43 |
| 5 | New Jersey | #717 | 87 |
Source: SSA state-level baby-name dataset 2016–2025. States with fewer than 3 years of data for Isha in this window are excluded. Births < 5 in a given state-year are suppressed by SSA for privacy.
Variant Forms
| Name | Meaning | Gender | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aisha | These Swahili And Arabic Female Names Mean "Woman, Life, Alive" And Refer To The Muslim Prophet Muhammed's Favored Wife. See Aisha Under The Arabic Category For More Variants. | Female | African |
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Compare Isha to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Isha against today's most popular girls-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).
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