How Many People Are Named Ishika?

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

Ishika
Very Rare
Sanskrit

Ishika means 'light' in Sanskrit and it's incredibly rare, with only 1 in 315,488 Americans sharing this name. That's just 1,046 people today, making it a truly unique choice.

~1,046
Living in US
1 in 315,488
Americans
2001
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Light
🌐
Origin
Sanskrit
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 3
Personality Traits
Inspiring Creative Intuitive
3
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 3 are known for their ability to inspire others and bring joy through creativity.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

3,980
Worldwide Bearers
#110,781
Global Rank
🇮🇳 India
2,109
🇱🇰 Sri Lanka
858
🇧🇩 Bangladesh
825
🇺🇸 United States
50
🇳🇬 Nigeria
38
🇲🇺 Mauritius
20
🇨🇦 Canada
19
🇬🇧 England
12
🇹🇭 Thailand
9
🇸🇬 Singapore
5

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
1,046 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 13
1,054
Would be under 30 (100%)
0
Would be 30–60 (0%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 1,054 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: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
87
Classic Feel
22
Modern Appeal
98
International
93

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

📜 Ishika Through the Generations

Ishika peaked in popularity in 2001 with 72 births, but it's still on the rise, reflecting its status as a modern, newer-generation name. With an average age of 13, almost all of the 1,054 people named Ishika are under 30, indicating its recent surge in usage. This trend suggests that Ishika will continue to grow in popularity among younger parents.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 160
Texas 95
New Jersey 92
Illinois 28
Washington 11
New York 10
Ohio 5
Pennsylvania 5
Virginia 5

✨ Similar Names to Ishika

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Ishika's Sanskrit roots

📄 About the Name Ishika

How Many People Have the Name Ishika?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,046 people in the United States currently share the name Ishika. That works out to roughly 1 in every 315,488 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Ishika a Common or Rare Name?

Ishika 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 Ishika Mean?

Ishika means "light" and comes from Sanskrit origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Ishika Most Popular?

The name Ishika reached peak popularity in 2001, with 72 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

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 Ishika?

Approximately 1,046 people named Ishika live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,054. That works out to roughly 1 in 315,488 Americans.

Is Ishika a rare name?

Ishika is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 315,488 Americans has this name.

What does the name Ishika mean?

Ishika means "light" and comes from Sanskrit origins.

Is Ishika more male or female?

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

When was Ishika most popular?

Ishika peaked in 2001 with 72 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

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 US1,046
All-Time Births1,054
1 in X1 in 315,488
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age13
Peak Year2001
World Rank#110,781
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.