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UK girl's name

Eshita

A Hindu name meaning beautiful or radiant.

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2011. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Eshita is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Eshita popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2011 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5785, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2006, with 3 births.

This profile covers 6 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 2006 to 2011. 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 6 living people in the UK are called Eshita. 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 2012 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Eshita ranked #5785 for girls in England and Wales in 2011, with 3 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2006, when 3 girls were registered as Eshita.
  • About 6 living people in the UK are estimated to have Eshita as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#5785

2011

Births in 2011

3

Latest year

Peak year

2006

3 births

Estimated living

6

2026

Meaning

What does Eshita mean?

Eshita is a name of Indian origin, derived from the Sanskrit language. The name is believed to have emerged during the ancient Vedic period, which spans from around 1500 BCE to 500 BCE. The word Eshita is thought to be derived from the Sanskrit root "ish," meaning "to desire" or "to wish for," combined with the feminine suffix "-ta," signifying "the desired one" or "the wished for one."

During the Vedic era, names often held deep symbolic meanings and were chosen to reflect the hopes and aspirations of parents for their children. The name Eshita was likely bestowed upon girls with the intention of expressing the desire for their well-being, happiness, and prosperity.

In ancient Hindu texts and scriptures, such as the Vedas and Upanishads, names were considered to carry spiritual significance and were believed to influence an individual's character and destiny. While there are no specific references to the name Eshita in these texts, the concept of naming a child with a meaningful and auspicious name was widely practiced.

The earliest recorded instances of the name Eshita can be traced back to ancient Indian literature and historical records. One notable figure from history bearing this name was Eshita Devi, a renowned Indian poet and scholar who lived during the 16th century CE. Her literary works, primarily composed in Sanskrit, were widely acclaimed for their depth and eloquence.

Another prominent individual named Eshita was Eshita Mukherjee, an Indian freedom fighter who actively participated in the Indian independence movement against British colonial rule in the early 20th century. Her bravery and dedication to the cause of freedom earned her a place in the annals of Indian history.

In the realm of Indian classical music, Eshita Dutta, a celebrated Hindustani classical vocalist, has made significant contributions. Born in 1975, she has received numerous accolades and awards for her mastery of the art form and her ability to captivate audiences with her soulful renditions.

The name Eshita has also been borne by notable figures in other fields, such as Eshita Sharma, an Indian film actress and model born in 1988, who has gained recognition for her performances in various Bollywood and regional language films.

Furthermore, Eshita Bhargava, born in 1980, is a distinguished Indian fashion designer known for her innovative and sustainable approach to clothing design, earning her recognition both nationally and internationally.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Eshita over time

The chart below shows babies named Eshita registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2006 to 2011. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Eshita, the clearest high point is 2006. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2011, compared with 3 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Eshita
01223200620082011

Decades

Eshita by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Eshita 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
2010s #5785 3 1
2000s #5061 3 1

Related

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FAQ

Eshita: questions and answers

How popular is the name Eshita in the UK right now?

In 2011, Eshita was ranked #5785 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.

When was Eshita most popular?

The peak year on record was 2006, with 3 babies registered as Eshita in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Eshita?

A Hindu name meaning beautiful or radiant.

How many people are called Eshita in the UK?

A total of 6 babies have been registered as Eshita across the 2 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.