How Many People Are Named Disha?

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

Disha
Very Rare
Sanskrit

Disha means 'light' in Sanskrit, making it a name full of hope and brightness. With only 775 people named Disha living in the US today, you're one in 425,803 Americans who carries this rare gem. The majority, 87%, are under 30, giving it a truly modern vibe.

~775
Living in US
1 in 425,803
Americans
2005
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Light
🌐
Origin
Sanskrit
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 5
Personality Traits
Hopeful Energetic Bright
5
Life Path Number

Life-path number 5 represents freedom, adventure, and change.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

33,297
Worldwide Bearers
#25,692
Global Rank
🇮🇳 India
21,390
🇧🇩 Bangladesh
7,240
🇪🇬 Egypt
2,472
🇺🇸 United States
474
🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
374
🇺🇿 Uzbekistan
272
🇷🇺 Russia
184
🇬🇧 England
162
🇨🇦 Canada
103
🇹🇭 Thailand
73

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
775 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 19
683
Would be under 30 (87%)
100
Would be 30–60 (13%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 783 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: 2005

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
85
Classic Feel
22
Modern Appeal
98
International
98

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

📜 Disha Through the Generations

Disha, a name that's seen its peak popularity in 2005 with 49 births, has been on a steady decline since then. Today, most people named Disha are young, with 683 under 30 and just 100 aged between 30 and 60. This generational skew paints a picture of a name that's very much part of the younger generation's lexicon, reflecting its modern origins and appeal.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 90
New Jersey 41
Illinois 10
Texas 6
New York 5

⭐ Famous People Named Disha

Disha is an Indian feminine given name. Notable people with the name include:Disha Patani, Indian actress Disha Parmar, Indian actress and model Disha Vakani, Indian actress Disha Ravi, Indian climate activist Disha Pandey, Indian actress and model Disha Madan, Indian actress and social media personality…

Full list on Wikipedia →

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Disha's Sanskrit roots

📄 About the Name Disha

How Many People Have the Name Disha?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 775 people in the United States currently share the name Disha. That works out to roughly 1 in every 425,803 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Disha a Common or Rare Name?

Disha 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 Disha Mean?

Disha means "light" and comes from Sanskrit origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Disha Most Popular?

The name Disha reached peak popularity in 2005, with 49 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 Disha?

Approximately 775 people named Disha live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 783. That works out to roughly 1 in 425,803 Americans.

Is Disha a rare name?

Disha is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 425,803 Americans has this name.

What does the name Disha mean?

Disha means "light" and comes from Sanskrit origins.

Is Disha more male or female?

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

When was Disha most popular?

Disha peaked in 2005 with 49 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 US775
All-Time Births783
1 in X1 in 425,803
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age19
Peak Year2005
World Rank#25,692
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.