UK girl's name
Ishah
A feminine name derived from the Hebrew word meaning "woman" or "wife".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2006. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Ishah is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Ishah popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2006 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4157, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2002, with 6 births.
This profile covers 13 England and Wales registrations across 3 recorded years from 2001 to 2006. 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 67% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 13 living people in the UK are called Ishah. 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 2007 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Ishah ranked #4157 for girls in England and Wales in 2006, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2002, when 6 girls were registered as Ishah.
- • About 13 living people in the UK are estimated to have Ishah as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4157
2006
Births in 2006
4
Latest year
Peak year
2002
6 births
Estimated living
13
2026
Meaning
What does Ishah mean?
The name Ishah originates from the Hebrew language and culture, dating back to ancient times. It is derived from the Hebrew word "isha," which means "woman" or "wife." This name carries a deep symbolic significance within the religious and cultural context of the Hebrew tradition.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Ishah can be found in the Book of Genesis, the first book of the Hebrew Bible. In Genesis 2:23, Adam refers to his wife as "Isha" after she was created from his rib, saying, "This is now bone of my bones and flesh of my flesh; she shall be called 'Isha,' for she was taken out of Ish (man)." This biblical reference establishes the name's association with the first woman, Eve, and highlights its connection to the creation narrative.
Throughout history, several notable women have carried the name Ishah or variations of it. One example is Ishah Bat Adino, a prominent Jewish scholar and poet from the 13th century CE, known for her contributions to the field of Hebrew literature. Another historical figure is Ishah Bat Avraham, a 16th-century Jewish mystic and scholar from Safed, Israel, who was renowned for her spiritual teachings and writings.
In the realm of literature, Ishah Bashevi is a notable figure from the 18th century, recognized as one of the first female Hebrew writers and poets. Her works explored themes of women's experiences and challenges within the Jewish community of her time.
Moving forward to the 20th century, Ishah Kuhlman was a German-American writer and journalist who gained recognition for her novels and short stories exploring themes of identity, relationships, and societal issues.
Lastly, Ishah Rahman is a contemporary American writer and activist known for her work on social justice, women's rights, and racial equality. Her writings shed light on the experiences of marginalized communities and advocate for positive change.
While the name Ishah has its roots in ancient Hebrew tradition, it has transcended cultural boundaries and been embraced by individuals from various backgrounds throughout history, each leaving their unique mark and contributing to the rich tapestry of human experience.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Ishah over time
The chart below shows babies named Ishah registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2001 to 2006. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Ishah, the clearest high point is 2002. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2006, compared with 6 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Ishah by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Ishah 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | #3565 | 13 | 3 |
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- Isabelle 46,163
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- Ivy 23,306
- Isabel 20,895
- Isobel 19,706
- Iris 10,353
- India 8,371
- Iqra 4,452
- Indie 3,873
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FAQ
Ishah: questions and answers
How popular is the name Ishah in the UK right now?
In 2006, Ishah was ranked #4157 for girls in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Ishah most popular?
The peak year on record was 2002, with 6 babies registered as Ishah in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Ishah?
A feminine name derived from the Hebrew word meaning "woman" or "wife".
How many people are called Ishah in the UK?
A total of 13 babies have been registered as Ishah across the 3 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.