The baby name Ishitha is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced ish-EE-tha (IPA: /ɪˈʃiː.t̪a/).
Ishitha is Sanskrit in Origin.
The baby name Ishitha is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced ish-EE-tha (IPA: /ɪˈʃiː.t̪a/).
Ishitha is Sanskrit in Origin.
Ishitha is a feminine given name of Sanskrit origin, linked to two related roots: iṣ, “to wish or desire,” and īś, “to rule or be powerful.” Hence its meanings span “the desired one,” “mastery,” “excellence,” and “prosperity,” blending aspiration with capability. It entered modern naming through Indo‑Aryan and Dravidian languages and is common across India.
Usage rose in late 20th‑century India and the South Asian diaspora. Common variants include Ishita (most pan‑Indian), Ishitha (South Indian transliteration), Eshita (Bengali/Assamese influence), and Isheeta; the short form Ishi is popular. A masculine cognate, Ishit, also occurs. Regardless of spelling, pronunciation usually stresses the first syllable: EE‑shi‑tha/ta. The name carries no specific religious ties but echoes the Sanskritic idea of īśa, “lordship,” which contributes to its auspicious tone.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MV | Girls | 0 | #35 | 1 | 2,021 |
| MO | Girls | 0 | #263 | 1 | 7,056 |
| QA | Girls | 0 | #343 | 1 | 15,378 |
| BD | Girls | 0 | #406 | 1 | 8,413 |
| OM | Girls | 0 | #424 | 1 | 15,987 |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #597 | 1 | 20,968 |
| IN | Girls | 0 | #652 | 3 | 13,121 |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #739 | 1 | 17,960 |
| United States | Girls | 2024 | #910 | 7 | 8,487 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,236 | 1 | 25,928 |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,267 | 1 | 17,781 |
Ishitha is popular in 11 countries — most recent births per country:
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