UK girl's name
Ishitha
A feminine Sanskrit name meaning calm, tranquil or peaceful.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2017. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Ishitha is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Ishitha popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2017 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4063, with 5 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2017, with 5 births.
This profile covers 8 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 2014 to 2017. 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.
Ishitha is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 8 living people in the UK are called Ishitha. 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 2018 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Ishitha ranked #4063 for girls in England and Wales in 2017, with 5 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2017, when 5 girls were registered as Ishitha.
- • About 8 living people in the UK are estimated to have Ishitha as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4063
2017
Births in 2017
5
Latest year
Peak year
2017
5 births
Estimated living
8
2026
Meaning
What does Ishitha mean?
The name Ishitha is believed to have originated from Sanskrit, an ancient Indo-Aryan language that dates back to the 2nd millennium BCE. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "ishta," which means "desired" or "beloved." The name is primarily found in the Hindu and Indian cultures.
Ishitha is a relatively modern name, with no known historical references in ancient texts or religious scriptures. However, its Sanskrit roots can be traced back to the Vedic period, when the language was used for religious and literary purposes.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Ishitha dates back to the late 20th century. It gained popularity in India during this time, although it was not a widely used name prior to this period.
While the name Ishitha is not associated with any famous historical figures, there have been a few notable individuals who have carried the name in more recent times. One such person is Ishitha Chakravarty, an Indian singer and songwriter born in the late 20th century, who has performed in various languages, including Bengali and Hindi.
Another noteworthy individual with the name Ishitha is Ishitha Agarwal, an Indian chess player born in the early 21st century. She has achieved several accolades in national and international chess tournaments, representing India at various chess Olympiads.
Ishitha Ghosh is an Indian classical dancer and choreographer, known for her expertise in Odissi, one of the eight classical dance forms of India. She has received numerous awards and accolades for her contributions to the field of dance.
Ishitha Manjrekar is an Indian actress and model, who has appeared in various Marathi and Hindi films and television shows. She gained recognition for her role in the Marathi film "Sairat" released in 2016.
Ishitha Butalia is an Indian author and journalist, known for her work on gender issues and women's rights. She has written several books and articles exploring these topics, and has been recognized for her contributions to the field of literature and social activism.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Ishitha over time
The chart below shows babies named Ishitha registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2014 to 2017. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Ishitha, the clearest high point is 2017. The latest England and Wales figure is 5 births in 2017, compared with 5 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Ishitha by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Ishitha 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 | #4877 | 8 | 2 |
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FAQ
Ishitha: questions and answers
How popular is the name Ishitha in the UK right now?
In 2017, Ishitha was ranked #4063 for girls in England and Wales, with 5 births registered.
When was Ishitha most popular?
The peak year on record was 2017, with 5 babies registered as Ishitha in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Ishitha?
A feminine Sanskrit name meaning calm, tranquil or peaceful.
How many people are called Ishitha in the UK?
A total of 8 babies have been registered as Ishitha 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.