UK girl's name
Ishita
Beautiful woman, derived from Sanskrit ishita meaning desired or wished for.
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.
Ishita is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Ishita 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 2005, with 11 births.
This profile covers 114 England and Wales registrations across 17 recorded years from 2002 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.
The latest count is about 27% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 113 living people in the UK are called Ishita. 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
- • Ishita ranked #5493 for girls in England and Wales in 2020, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2005, when 11 girls were registered as Ishita.
- • About 113 living people in the UK are estimated to have Ishita 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
2005
11 births
Estimated living
113
2026
Meaning
What does Ishita mean?
The name Ishita is of Sanskrit origin and is believed to have been derived from the word "Ishita," which means "desired" or "wished for." It is a popular name among Hindus, particularly in India.
The earliest recorded use of the name Ishita can be traced back to ancient Hindu texts and scriptures, such as the Vedas and Puranas. In these texts, the name is often associated with goddess figures or female characters who were revered for their beauty, grace, and divine qualities.
One of the earliest known historical references to the name Ishita can be found in the epic poem Ramayana, written by the ancient Indian sage Valmiki. In the Ramayana, Ishita is mentioned as the name of a celestial nymph or apsara, renowned for her beauty and charm.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Ishita. One of the earliest recorded examples is Ishita Devi, a princess and queen consort of the Chola Empire in southern India during the 11th century. She was known for her patronage of the arts and her support for the construction of temples and monuments.
Another prominent figure with the name Ishita was Ishita Mukhopadhyay (1927-1995), a renowned Indian novelist and playwright. Her works explored themes of feminism, social injustice, and the struggles of women in a patriarchal society.
In the field of classical Indian dance, Ishita Arun (born 1972) is a celebrated Bharatanatyam dancer and choreographer. She has received numerous awards and accolades for her contributions to preserving and promoting this ancient dance form.
Ishita Banerjee Dube (born 1962) is an Indian anthropologist and academic who has made significant contributions to the study of gender, kinship, and culture in South Asia. She has authored several influential works and has held prestigious positions at various universities.
Ishita Chakraborty (born 1979) is an Indian actress and model who has appeared in numerous Bollywood films and television shows. She is known for her versatile acting skills and has garnered critical acclaim for her performances.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals who have borne the name Ishita throughout history. The name continues to be popular among Hindu families, particularly in India, and is often chosen for its auspicious meaning and cultural significance.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Ishita over time
The chart below shows babies named Ishita registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2002 to 2020. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Ishita, the clearest high point is 2005. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2020, compared with 11 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Ishita by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Ishita 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 |
| 2010s | #3784 | 48 | 8 |
| 2000s | #2686 | 63 | 8 |
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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
Ishita: questions and answers
How popular is the name Ishita in the UK right now?
In 2020, Ishita was ranked #5493 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Ishita most popular?
The peak year on record was 2005, with 11 babies registered as Ishita in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Ishita?
Beautiful woman, derived from Sanskrit ishita meaning desired or wished for.
How many people are called Ishita in the UK?
A total of 114 babies have been registered as Ishita across the 17 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.