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The baby name Isha is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈiːʃə/ (EE-shah).

Isha is Arabic, Sanskrit in Origin.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: Arabic, Sanskrit
Pronunciation: /ˈiːʃə/ (EE-shah)

What is the meaning of the name Isha ?

The baby name Isha is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈiːʃə/ (EE-shah).

Isha is Arabic, Sanskrit in Origin.

Isha carries layered origins across Sanskrit, Arabic, and Hebrew. From Sanskrit īśa/īśā, it denotes “lord, ruler” or “sovereign,” used as an epithet for Shiva and, in feminine devotion, for the goddess (often glossed as “goddess” or “divine power”). The name echoes in the Īśa Upanishad, reinforcing a sense of mastery and spiritual authority. Because of these roots, Isha has been historically unisex in Indic tradition, though it is now predominantly feminine.

In Arabic, ʿIshāʾ names the night prayer and by extension “night,” a meaning that informs Muslim use; it is sometimes confused with ʿĀʾisha (“alive”), but the etymologies differ. In Hebrew, ishah means “woman,” occasionally adapted as Isha in modern naming. Contemporary usage spans South Asia and the global diaspora. Common variants and spellings include Esha, Eesha, Ishaa, and Isha’a; related forms are Ishani (fem.) and Ishan (masc.).

Isha has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Isha

Isha Talwar Actor · Born 1987 · India Isha Talwar is an Indian actress best known for her role in the Malayalam film 'Thattathin Marayathu'. She has also appeared in Bollywood films like 'Article 15' and 'Baar Baar Dekho'. Born in 1987, she has made a significant mark in both regional and Hindi cinema. Isha Sharvani Actor · Born 1984 · Australia Isha Sharvani is an Australian actor and dancer known for her role in the Bollywood film 'Kisna: The Warrior Poet'. She has also appeared in 'Luck by Chance' and is recognized for her exceptional dancing skills, often blending traditional Indian dance with contemporary styles.

Isha – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
Ireland Girls 2025 #1 — 874
MV 0 #17 3 644
BW 0 #19 1 960
MV Girls 0 #19 17 2,021
NA 0 #33 1 2,537
IN 0 #71 1 2,963
AF 0 #76 1 1,883
MV Boys 0 #79 1 3,375
CN 0 #85 2 3,857
JM 0 #92 2 3,714
AF Girls 0 #94 1 2,402
ID Girls 0 #102 1 3,319
TW 0 #103 1 4,523
QA 0 #105 2 7,011
PH 0 #109 2 5,607
BN Girls 0 #111 4 5,459
KW 0 #119 3 5,216
CY Girls 0 #124 2 3,755
CY Boys 0 #131 1 3,473
IQ 0 #133 1 3,533
GR 0 #134 2 3,911
MU 0 #137 1 3,613
BW Girls 0 #151 1 4,216
PR Girls 0 #167 1 3,171
Sweden Girls 2022 #178 2 1,568
AE 0 #184 4 10,220
LU Girls 0 #188 3 4,850
IN Girls 0 #204 638 13,121
DK 0 #205 2 5,198
BD 0 #215 13 5,992
AO Girls 0 #217 1 4,575
AL Girls 0 #226 2 4,141
PS 0 #226 1 5,692
GH 0 #230 14 5,396
JM Girls 0 #230 30 7,507
NA Girls 0 #233 5 7,146
Canada Girls 2024 #244 42 2,795
GR Girls 0 #248 2 6,293
JP Girls 0 #248 4 6,592
NA Boys 0 #253 1 6,830
GH Girls 0 #255 70 6,973
MU Girls 0 #256 96 8,539
MO Girls 0 #262 2 7,056
QA Girls 0 #263 54 15,378
SG 0 #280 3 11,010
TW Girls 0 #286 4 8,139
SA 0 #305 8 10,560
OM Girls 0 #306 91 15,987
BD Girls 0 #308 79 8,413
MY 0 #320 11 12,352
DK Girls 0 #324 6 7,429
PE 0 #329 1 6,350
JO Girls 0 #334 6 7,570
SD Girls 0 #336 10 7,678
GT 0 #337 2 5,948
CN Girls 0 #355 5 8,829
HK 0 #357 1 8,483
GH Boys 0 #359 3 8,138
PH Girls 0 #362 29 13,098
MU Boys 0 #368 2 8,477
PT Boys 0 #381 1 7,951
France Boys 2021 #384 4 2,865
YE 0 #396 3 8,639
KW Girls 0 #400 116 19,177
France Girls 2021 #402 4 3,185
PH Boys 0 #408 1 11,440
AE Girls 0 #412 142 20,968
CL 0 #433 2 6,867
MX 0 #445 1 8,339
SD Boys 0 #464 3 10,523
PT Girls 0 #470 2 7,952
ZA 0 #471 4 14,421
GT Boys 0 #499 1 7,625
CO 0 #507 4 7,768
PS Girls 0 #514 10 10,981
PA Girls 0 #515 4 9,861
RU Girls 0 #518 6 11,913
BH 0 #519 35 17,937
IQ Girls 0 #519 7 11,303
LY 0 #522 14 12,703
RU Boys 0 #524 3 12,621
SG Girls 0 #525 62 18,916
GT Girls 0 #533 9 7,500
BD Boys 0 #544 33 10,045
CM Girls 0 #553 8 11,671
PS Boys 0 #561 1 10,655
IR Boys 0 #564 2 10,162
CR Girls 0 #566 8 11,342
CM Boys 0 #574 2 12,054
HK Girls 0 #604 12 16,104
AR Girls 0 #629 2 8,289
IL Girls 0 #640 6 11,648
BO Girls 0 #647 5 9,488
QA Boys 0 #667 41 18,093
SA Girls 0 #675 261 25,931
LB 0 #688 3 13,263
IQ Boys 0 #697 1 13,071
CL Boys 0 #700 1 13,390
MY Girls 0 #700 303 24,821
United States Girls 2024 #721 196 8,487
Finland Girls 2026 #729 10 3,895
SG Boys 0 #735 5 17,960
KW Boys 0 #742 28 18,755
NG Girls 0 #745 42 15,093
SY 0 #760 8 11,684
CL Girls 0 #791 61 14,098
Germany Girls 0 #825 14 4,949
OM Boys 0 #839 43 17,948
NL Girls 0 #849 107 5,933
TN 0 #862 4 13,765
NG Boys 0 #900 52 16,906
PE Girls 0 #918 26 14,861
EG Boys 0 #919 7 15,035
PE Boys 0 #922 5 14,506
EG Girls 0 #930 30 14,742
NL Boys 0 #939 13 5,873
IN Boys 0 #959 43 16,750
Spain Girls 0 #964 20 5,561
CO Boys 0 #981 1 15,656
BR Girls 0 #992 1 12,708
MX Boys 0 #1,029 5 16,355
AE Boys 0 #1,034 59 22,615
CO Girls 0 #1,059 20 16,140
MY Boys 0 #1,061 51 25,439
ZA Girls 0 #1,075 67 25,928
MA 0 #1,081 48 20,986
MX Girls 0 #1,131 53 17,781
DZ 0 #1,151 26 20,130
TR 0 #1,196 16 19,440
ZA Boys 0 #1,270 3 25,619
SA Boys 0 #1,362 253 28,008
IT Girls 0 #1,386 61 9,415

Isha is popular in 71 countries — most recent births per country:

Canada
United States
France
Scotland, United Kingdom
Sweden

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People also ask about Isha

Isha is predominantly a girl's name.
Isha is a 2 syllable name, pronounced /ˈiːʃə/ (EE-shah).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Ishā, Ishaa, Esha, Eesha, Aisha and Ayesha.
Yes, very popular — Isha ranked #1 in Ireland in 2025, and appears in official birth registries across 7 countries.
Isha ranks highest in Ireland (#1 in 2025).
Isha's popularity is rising significantly. It moved from #291 in 2014 to #244 in 2024 in Canada.
Yes — 2 notable people named Isha are in our database, including Isha Talwar (Actor), Isha Sharvani (Actor).