UK girl's name
Eshika
A feminine Sanskrit name meaning "beautiful flower" or "blossom".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2022. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Eshika is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Eshika popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2022 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5669, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2002, with 3 births.
This profile covers 18 England and Wales registrations across 6 recorded years from 2002 to 2022. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 18 living people in the UK are called Eshika. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2023 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Eshika ranked #5669 for girls in England and Wales in 2022, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2002, when 3 girls were registered as Eshika.
- • About 18 living people in the UK are estimated to have Eshika as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5669
2022
Births in 2022
3
Latest year
Peak year
2002
3 births
Estimated living
18
2026
Meaning
What does Eshika mean?
The name Eshika has its origins in the Sanskrit language, which is one of the oldest Indo-Aryan languages that originated in ancient India. The name is believed to have derived from the Sanskrit word "Ishika," meaning "lord" or "ruler." It is a name that has been primarily used in the Indian subcontinent, particularly in regions where Sanskrit and its derivative languages were spoken.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Eshika can be found in the ancient Hindu epic, the Mahabharata. In this epic, Eshika is mentioned as the name of a king who ruled over the Nishada kingdom. The Mahabharata, which dates back to around the 8th century BCE, is considered one of the most significant literary works in the ancient Indian tradition.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Eshika. One such person was Eshika Shastri, a renowned Sanskrit scholar who lived in the 16th century CE. Shastri was born in the city of Kashi (present-day Varanasi) and was widely respected for his contributions to the study and preservation of ancient Sanskrit texts.
Another prominent figure with the name Eshika was Eshika Devi, a queen who ruled over the Nanda Empire in ancient India during the 4th century BCE. Devi was known for her military prowess and strategic leadership, which helped in the expansion and consolidation of the Nanda Empire's territories.
In the realm of literature, Eshika Nanda was a celebrated poet and writer who lived during the 11th century CE. Nanda's works, which were written in Sanskrit, explored themes of love, devotion, and spirituality, and are still studied and appreciated by scholars today.
Eshika Rani was a notable figure in the history of the Indian subcontinent, who lived during the 17th century CE. Rani was a princess from the Kingdom of Mewar, and she played a significant role in the resistance against the Mughal Empire's attempts to conquer the region.
It is worth noting that while the name Eshika has its roots in the ancient Sanskrit language and Indian culture, it has also been adopted and used in various other cultures and regions over time. However, the name's earliest origins and historical associations remain firmly rooted in the Indian subcontinent and its rich cultural heritage.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Eshika over time
The chart below shows babies named Eshika registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2002 to 2022. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Eshika, the clearest high point is 2002. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2022, compared with 3 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Eshika by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Eshika was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #5669 | 3 | 1 |
| 2010s | #5765 | 3 | 1 |
| 2000s | #4838 | 12 | 4 |
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- Emma 50,755
- Eleanor 40,576
- Elizabeth 39,225
- Erin 34,816
- Eva 29,738
- Evelyn 26,911
- Elsie 23,671
- Emilia 22,167
FAQ
Eshika: questions and answers
How popular is the name Eshika in the UK right now?
In 2022, Eshika was ranked #5669 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Eshika most popular?
The peak year on record was 2002, with 3 babies registered as Eshika in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Eshika?
A feminine Sanskrit name meaning "beautiful flower" or "blossom".
How many people are called Eshika in the UK?
A total of 18 babies have been registered as Eshika across the 6 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.