The baby name Eshah is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced ESH-ah (EH-shah),IPA: /ˈɛʃə/.
The baby name Eshah is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced ESH-ah (EH-shah),IPA: /ˈɛʃə/.
Eshah is Arabic, Hindi, Sanskrit in Origin.
Eshah is a modern feminine given name with several plausible linguistic roots. In Sanskrit, Esha/Eesha (एषा/ईशा) yield meanings such as “wish, aim” and “goddess/ruler,” the latter being an epithet of Parvati or Durga. In Arabic contexts it can be treated as a respelling of Aisha, “alive, living,” or of Isha/‘Isha (عشاء), the night prayer, a name adopted especially in South Asia. A Hebrew connection is also noted through ishah (אִשָּׁה), “woman, wife,” a biblical common noun occasionally adapted as a given name. Pronunciation is commonly EE-sha.
Usage spans India, Pakistan, and the diaspora, with measurable growth since the late 20th century as sleek two-syllable names rose in fashion. Variant spellings include Esha, Eesha, Isha, Iesha, Eisha, Ishaa, and Aisha/Aysha; diminutives such as Esh or Ishi appear informally. Overall meanings center on life, feminine strength, and purposeful desire.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KZ | Boys | 0 | #296 | 1 | 6,578 |
| OM | Girls | 0 | #423 | 2 | 15,987 |
| CM | Boys | 0 | #575 | 1 | 12,054 |
| BH | 0 | #587 | 1 | 17,937 | |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #596 | 2 | 20,968 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #631 | 2 | 18,916 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #820 | 175 | 24,821 |
| NG | Girls | 0 | #826 | 1 | 15,093 |
| EG | Boys | 0 | #924 | 2 | 15,035 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #926 | 10 | 25,931 |
| IN | Boys | 0 | #1,038 | 2 | 16,750 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,181 | 2 | 25,439 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,691 | 1 | 28,008 |
Eshah is popular in 11 countries — most recent births per country:
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