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UK girl's name

Ishaana

A Sanskrit feminine name meaning "divine power" or "goddess of wisdom".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2020. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Ishaana is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Ishaana popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2020 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5493, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2020, with 3 births.

This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2020 to 2020. 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.

Ishaana is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.

We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Ishaana. 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 2021 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Ishaana ranked #5493 for girls in England and Wales in 2020, with 3 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2020, when 3 girls were registered as Ishaana.
  • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Ishaana as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#5493

2020

Births in 2020

3

Latest year

Peak year

2020

3 births

Estimated living

3

2026

Meaning

What does Ishaana mean?

The name Ishaana is believed to have originated in the Sanskrit language of ancient India, with its roots dating back to the Vedic period around 1500-500 BCE. Derived from the Sanskrit word "ishaan," meaning "lord" or "ruler," the name Ishaana is often associated with divinity, power, and authority.

One of the earliest recorded references to the name Ishaana can be found in the ancient Hindu scriptures, particularly the Vedas and Upanishads. It is mentioned in the context of various deities and spiritual figures, suggesting its association with the divine realm.

Throughout Indian history, the name Ishaana has been borne by several notable individuals. One of the earliest recorded examples is Ishaana Deva, a renowned philosopher and scholar who lived during the 8th century CE in the region of present-day Uttar Pradesh. He is renowned for his contributions to the field of Indian philosophy and his interpretations of ancient Hindu texts.

Another prominent figure with the name Ishaana was Ishaana Mishra, a revered Hindu scholar and poet who lived in the 16th century CE. He is best known for his poetic works that explored themes of spirituality, devotion, and the human condition.

In the realm of Indian classical music, Ishaana Mukherjee, born in 1892 and died in 1975, was a celebrated vocalist and exponent of the Khyal style of Hindustani classical music. Her renditions of Thumri and Dadra compositions are still cherished by music enthusiasts today.

During the Indian independence movement, Ishaana Ghosh, born in 1897 and died in 1968, was a prominent freedom fighter and social activist. She played a significant role in the Non-Cooperation Movement and was imprisoned multiple times for her participation in the struggle against British colonial rule.

In more recent times, Ishaana Dutta, born in 1967, is a renowned Indian actress who has made significant contributions to both Hindi and Bengali cinema. She is particularly known for her roles in critically acclaimed films that explore social and cultural themes.

The name Ishaana continues to be popular in various Indian communities, carrying with it a rich historical and cultural significance rooted in the ancient Sanskrit tradition. Its association with divinity, power, and intellectual pursuits has endured across centuries, making it a name steeped in tradition and reverence.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Decades

Ishaana by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Ishaana 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 #5493 3 1

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FAQ

Ishaana: questions and answers

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

In 2020, Ishaana was ranked #5493 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.

When was Ishaana most popular?

The peak year on record was 2020, with 3 babies registered as Ishaana in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Ishaana?

A Sanskrit feminine name meaning "divine power" or "goddess of wisdom".

How many people are called Ishaana in the UK?

A total of 3 babies have been registered as Ishaana across the 1 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.