The baby name Esha is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced AY-sha (/ˈeɪʃə/),EE-sha (/ˈiːʃɑː/),EH-sha (/ˈɛʃə/).
The baby name Esha is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced AY-sha (/ˈeɪʃə/),EE-sha (/ˈiːʃɑː/),EH-sha (/ˈɛʃə/).
Esha is Hindi, Sanskrit in Origin.
Esha is a feminine given name rooted in Sanskrit, written as ईषा/ईशा. It draws from two related sources: the verbal root īṣ “to wish, desire,” yielding the sense “desire” or “wish,” and the feminine form of īśa “lord, ruler,” giving “goddess” or “protectress,” often linked to Parvati as Īśā/Īśānī. Used across Hindi, Marathi, Gujarati, and Bengali, Esha is typically pronounced EE-sha. While sometimes spelled Isha or Eesha in English, Aisha is a separate Arabic name. The spelling Isha also coincides with Hebrew ishah “woman,” but that is an unrelated etymology.
As a modern given name, Esha rose to prominence in India and the South Asian diaspora in the late 20th century, helped by public figures such as actress Esha Deol and model-actress Esha Gupta. Common variants include Isha, Eesha, and Ishaa; related names are Ishani (“consort of Shiva”) and Ishita (“desired, excellence”).
| Esha Gupta Esha Gupta is an Indian actor best known for her roles in Bollywood films. She gained recognition with her performance in 'Jannat 2' and has appeared in other popular movies like 'Raaz 3D' and 'Rustom'. Born in 1985, Esha has made a mark in the Indian film industry with her acting skills and screen presence. |
| Name | Last Name(s) | Mother | Mother famous for | Fame Level | Father | Father famous for | Fame Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Esha | Deol | Hema Malini | film director | ★★★★★ | Dharmendra | film director | ★★★★★ |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | Girls | 2009 | #1 | — | 956 |
| BN | 0 | #32 | 1 | 2,297 | |
| MV | Girls | 0 | #35 | 1 | 2,021 |
| IN | 0 | #68 | 4 | 2,963 | |
| MV | Boys | 0 | #79 | 1 | 3,375 |
| BN | Girls | 0 | #106 | 9 | 5,459 |
| QA | 0 | #106 | 1 | 7,011 | |
| IQ | 0 | #132 | 2 | 3,533 | |
| MU | 0 | #132 | 6 | 3,613 | |
| ID | Boys | 0 | #134 | 2 | 4,130 |
| AE | 0 | #183 | 5 | 10,220 | |
| BD | 0 | #187 | 41 | 5,992 | |
| BD | Girls | 0 | #188 | 226 | 8,413 |
| HU | Girls | 0 | #224 | 2 | 3,308 |
| GR | Girls | 0 | #249 | 1 | 6,293 |
| JP | Girls | 0 | #251 | 1 | 6,592 |
| MO | Girls | 0 | #263 | 1 | 7,056 |
| MU | Girls | 0 | #266 | 86 | 8,539 |
| NG | 0 | #272 | 1 | 5,926 | |
| GR | Boys | 0 | #273 | 1 | 6,912 |
| Canada | Girls | 2024 | #275 | 11 | 2,795 |
| JM | Girls | 0 | #276 | 3 | 7,507 |
| SG | 0 | #280 | 3 | 11,010 | |
| TW | Girls | 0 | #289 | 1 | 8,139 |
| QA | Girls | 0 | #290 | 27 | 15,378 |
| KZ | Boys | 0 | #296 | 1 | 6,578 |
| SA | 0 | #312 | 1 | 10,560 | |
| DK | Girls | 0 | #329 | 1 | 7,429 |
| OM | Girls | 0 | #330 | 67 | 15,987 |
| DK | Boys | 0 | #332 | 1 | 7,401 |
| JO | Girls | 0 | #336 | 4 | 7,570 |
| MY | 0 | #346 | 9 | 12,352 | |
| SD | Girls | 0 | #355 | 4 | 7,678 |
| MU | Boys | 0 | #366 | 4 | 8,477 |
| YE | 0 | #396 | 3 | 8,639 | |
| France | Girls | 2017 | #402 | 3 | 3,248 |
| EG | 0 | #410 | 3 | 6,387 | |
| PH | Girls | 0 | #427 | 3 | 13,098 |
| SD | Boys | 0 | #463 | 4 | 10,523 |
| PT | Girls | 0 | #471 | 1 | 7,952 |
| ZA | 0 | #474 | 1 | 14,421 | |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #478 | 76 | 20,968 |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #486 | 30 | 19,177 |
| IN | Girls | 0 | #488 | 145 | 13,121 |
| IQ | Girls | 0 | #521 | 5 | 11,303 |
| RU | Girls | 0 | #523 | 1 | 11,913 |
| LY | 0 | #525 | 11 | 12,703 | |
| BH | 0 | #536 | 18 | 17,937 | |
| BD | Boys | 0 | #539 | 38 | 10,045 |
| CM | Girls | 0 | #560 | 1 | 11,671 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #560 | 27 | 18,916 |
| PS | Boys | 0 | #561 | 1 | 10,655 |
| CR | Girls | 0 | #573 | 1 | 11,342 |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #643 | 8 | 16,104 |
| IQ | Boys | 0 | #695 | 3 | 13,071 |
| QA | Boys | 0 | #696 | 12 | 18,093 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #727 | 209 | 25,931 |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #732 | 8 | 17,960 |
| NG | Girls | 0 | #752 | 35 | 15,093 |
| SY | 0 | #764 | 4 | 11,684 | |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #798 | 9 | 18,755 |
| EG | Boys | 0 | #820 | 67 | 15,035 |
| EG | Girls | 0 | #831 | 129 | 14,742 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #844 | 151 | 24,821 |
| OM | Boys | 0 | #861 | 21 | 17,948 |
| United States | Girls | 2024 | #889 | 28 | 8,487 |
| NL | Girls | 0 | #937 | 19 | 5,933 |
| IN | Boys | 0 | #979 | 23 | 16,750 |
| BR | Girls | 0 | #992 | 1 | 12,708 |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #993 | 9 | 16,906 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,071 | 22 | 22,615 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,097 | 15 | 25,439 |
| MA | 0 | #1,118 | 11 | 20,986 | |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,124 | 18 | 25,928 |
| CO | Girls | 0 | #1,152 | 1 | 16,140 |
| DZ | 0 | #1,234 | 1 | 20,130 | |
| TR | 0 | #1,252 | 3 | 19,440 | |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,266 | 2 | 17,781 |
| IT | Girls | 0 | #1,421 | 26 | 9,415 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,510 | 105 | 28,008 |
Esha is popular in 49 countries — most recent births per country:
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