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Aishwarya

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Pronounced ysh-WAR-yah /aɪʃˈwɑr.jɑ/Medium

Meaning: From Sanskrit aishvarya, 'wealth; prosperity; abundance; lordliness; magnificence'Low

In 30 seconds: Wealth; prosperity; abundance: Aishwarya is Sanskrit 'prosperity'. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'ysh-WAR-yah').
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Origin MediumSanskrit
MeaningFrom Sanskrit aishvarya, 'wealth; prosperity; abundance; lordliness; magnificence'
U.S. rank (2025)#5240 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births24 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2000
Total births (all-time)≈ 923

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200019952025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Aishwarya comes from Sanskrit aishvarya, 'wealth; prosperity; abundance; lordliness; magnificence'. Made world-famous by the actress and Miss World Aishwarya Rai. A lyrical, classic Indian name (said 'ysh-WAR-yah'; nickname Aishu).

In the U.S. it appears in South Asian families. Rare, wealth-and-prosperity at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Aishwarya means 'wealth; prosperity; abundance; lordliness; magnificence' in Sanskrit — a lyrical, classic Indian name (the actress Aishwarya Rai made it world-famous; said 'ysh-WAR-yah').
Overall data confidence 58%
Sanskrit references — Aishwarya — Sanskrit etymology

Variations

AishvaryaAishwariya

Nicknames

Aishu

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Aishwarya mean?

Aishwarya is Sanskrit for 'wealth; prosperity; abundance; magnificence'.

How do you pronounce Aishwarya?

It's said ysh-WAR-yah /aɪʃˈwɑr.jɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Aishwarya a boy or girl name?

Aishwarya is a girl's name.

How popular is Aishwarya?

Aishwarya is a rare name in the U.S.

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