How Many People Are Named Ishita?

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

Ishita
Very Rare
Sanskrit

Ishita means 'wish' or 'desire' in Sanskrit, making it a name full of hope. Only 590 people named Ishita live in the US today, which means 1 in 559,331 Americans have this name, making it very rare indeed. The majority of people named Ishita are under 30, with the peak year being 2010.

~590
Living in US
1 in 559,331
Americans
2010
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Wish, desire
🌐
Origin
Sanskrit
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 3
Personality Traits
Hopeful Ambitious
3
Life Path Number

Life-path number 3 symbolizes creativity, self-expression, and joy.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

18,800
Worldwide Bearers
#39,611
Global Rank
🇮🇳 India
11,503
🇧🇩 Bangladesh
6,324
🇺🇸 United States
315
🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
199
🇬🇧 England
118
🇨🇦 Canada
76
🇹🇭 Thailand
50
🇶🇦 Qatar
43
🇲🇾 Malaysia
35
🇦🇺 Australia
30

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
590 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 16
579
Would be under 30 (97%)
16
Would be 30–60 (3%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 595 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: 2010

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
82
Classic Feel
17
Modern Appeal
100
International
97

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

📜 Ishita Through the Generations

Ishita, a name that's become increasingly popular among younger generations, saw its highest birth rate in 2010 with 39 births. Since then, the trend has been declining, but it still holds a special place among those born in the last few decades. With most Ishitas under 30, it's clear that this name is associated with modern times and new beginnings. The age distribution shows a significant concentration of individuals under 30, indicating that Ishita is predominantly a name for the younger generation.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 41
New Jersey 30
Texas 16
Virginia 10

✨ Similar Names to Ishita

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Ishita's Sanskrit roots

📄 About the Name Ishita

How Many People Have the Name Ishita?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 590 people in the United States currently share the name Ishita. That works out to roughly 1 in every 559,331 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Ishita a Common or Rare Name?

Ishita 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 Ishita Mean?

Ishita means "wish, desire" and comes from Sanskrit origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Ishita Most Popular?

The name Ishita reached peak popularity in 2010, with 39 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 Ishita?

Approximately 590 people named Ishita live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 595. That works out to roughly 1 in 559,331 Americans.

Is Ishita a rare name?

Ishita is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 559,331 Americans has this name.

What does the name Ishita mean?

Ishita means "wish, desire" and comes from Sanskrit origins.

Is Ishita more male or female?

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

When was Ishita most popular?

Ishita peaked in 2010 with 39 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 US590
All-Time Births595
1 in X1 in 559,331
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age16
Peak Year2010
World Rank#39,611
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.