Isha
Girl name · 72 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Isha: 72 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 7 births in 2004.
The name Isha has rich roots in both Sanskrit and Arabic, with the Sanskrit meaning “desire” or “wish,” and in Arabic it refers to “life” or the “night prayer” in Islam. It has been borne by Isha Sesay, the acclaimed British-Sierra Leonean journalist and former CNN anchor known for her work on global affairs. There are no major places directly named after a bearer, though the Arabic root shares a connection with the word “Aisha,” a name of deep significance in Islamic history. A further note: in Hindu tradition, Isha is also a unisex name sometimes associated with Lord Shiva, adding a spiritual dimension that appeals to parents seeking a name with both cultural depth and melodic simplicity.
Girl 16 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20047 babies
- Latest (2022)
- #7603 babies
- Total births
- 72since 1994
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y