How Many People Are Named Amisha?

Complete statistics for the name Amisha: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Amisha
Very Rare
Sanskrit

Amisha means 'light' in Sanskrit and is incredibly rare, with only 1 in 395,884 Americans sharing this name. There are around 834 people named Amisha living in the US today, making it a very unique choice. The majority, 60%, are under 30, giving it a decidedly modern feel.

~834
Living in US
1 in 395,884
Americans
2001
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Light
🌐
Origin
Sanskrit
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 6
Personality Traits
Radiant Energetic Creative
6
Life Path Number

Traditionally, the life-path number 6 represents harmony, responsibility, and nurturing.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

12,062
Worldwide Bearers
#53,959
Global Rank
🇮🇳 India
9,608
🇺🇸 United States
763
🇬🇧 England
387
🇱🇰 Sri Lanka
286
🇿🇦 South Africa
232
🇷🇺 Russia
83
🇨🇩 DR Congo
75
🇮🇶 Iraq
72
🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
72
🇦🇫 Afghanistan
69

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
834 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 27
506
Would be under 30 (60%)
342
Would be 30–60 (40%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 848 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2001

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
86
Classic Feel
27
Modern Appeal
93
International
96

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Amisha Through the Generations

Amisha saw its peak popularity in 2001 when 36 babies were given this name. Since then, it has been on a steady decline, reflecting its status as a newer-generation name. With an average age of 27, most Amishas are young adults, with 506 under 30 and 342 between 30 and 60, showing how this name has become synonymous with youth and modernity.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New York 62
California 53
Florida 6
Illinois 5

✨ Similar Names to Amisha

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Amisha's Sanskrit roots

📄 About the Name Amisha

How Many People Have the Name Amisha?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 834 people in the United States currently share the name Amisha. That works out to roughly 1 in every 395,884 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Amisha a Common or Rare Name?

Amisha is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Amisha Mean?

Amisha means "light" and comes from Sanskrit origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 6.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Amisha in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Amisha Most Popular?

The name Amisha reached peak popularity in 2001, with 36 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Amisha?

Approximately 834 people named Amisha live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 848. That works out to roughly 1 in 395,884 Americans.

Is Amisha a rare name?

Amisha is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 395,884 Americans has this name.

What does the name Amisha mean?

Amisha means "light" and comes from Sanskrit origins.

Is Amisha more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Amisha are male and 100% are female.

When was Amisha most popular?

Amisha peaked in 2001 with 36 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US834
All-Time Births848
1 in X1 in 395,884
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age27
Peak Year2001
World Rank#53,959
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.