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Avisha

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Pronounced ah-VEE-shah /ɑˈvi.ʃə/Medium

Meaning: Variously from Sanskrit, 'fearless; one without an equal; a small particle', and a feminine echo of the Hebrew Avishai, 'gift of my Father'; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Fearless; gift of my Father: Avisha is Sanskrit/Hebrew. Lyrical, modern, and warm (said 'ah-VEE-shah').
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Origin LowSanskrit, Hebrew
MeaningVariously from Sanskrit, 'fearless; one without an equal; a small particle', and a feminine echo of the Hebrew Avishai, 'gift of my Father'; routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#7946 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births13 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2023
Total births (all-time)≈ 161

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202320012025

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

Avisha comes variously from Sanskrit, 'fearless; one without an equal; a small particle', and a feminine echo of the Hebrew Avishai, 'gift of my Father' (routes layered, which we note). A lyrical, modern name (said 'ah-VEE-shah'; nickname Avi).

In the U.S. it appears across South Asian and Jewish families. Rare, fearless-and-a-gift at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Avisha is variously 'fearless; one without an equal' in Sanskrit — and a feminine echo of the Hebrew Avishai, 'gift of my Father' — a lyrical, modern name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'ah-VEE-shah').
Overall data confidence 36%
References — Avisha — routes layered

Variations

AvishiAvishaa

Nicknames

Avi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Avisha mean?

Avisha is variously Sanskrit 'fearless' and a feminine echo of the Hebrew Avishai ('gift of my Father'); the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Avisha?

It's said ah-VEE-shah /ɑˈvi.ʃə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Avisha a boy or girl name?

Avisha is a girl's name.

How popular is Avisha?

Avisha is a rare name in the U.S.

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