Esha

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Pronounced AY-shah /ˈeɪ.ʃɑ/Medium

Meaning: From Sanskrit esha, 'desire, wish; one who desires' — also a name of the goddess ParvatiMedium

In 30 seconds: Desire and grace: Esha is Sanskrit for 'wish, desire' — a name of the goddess Parvati. Soft, sweet, and warm.

Origin MediumSanskrit

MeaningFrom Sanskrit esha, 'desire, wish; one who desires' — also a name of the goddess Parvati

U.S. rank (2025)#4913 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births27 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2002

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,926

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Esha comes from Sanskrit esha, 'desire, wish; one who desires' — also a name of the goddess Parvati. A soft, sweet name across India.

In the U.S. it appears in South Asian families. Rare, desire at the root, and sweet.

Did you know? Esha means 'desire, wish' in Sanskrit — and is a name of the goddess Parvati; a soft, sweet, popular modern Indian name.

Overall data confidence 78%

Sanskrit references — esha — etymology

IshaEeshaAisha

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Isha— a fellow spelling

Aanya— a companion modern Indian name

Myra— another short Indian-toned name

Diya— a fellow soft Indian name

What does the name Esha mean?

Esha is Sanskrit for 'desire, wish' — a name of the goddess Parvati.

How do you pronounce Esha?

It's said AY-shah /ˈeɪ.ʃɑ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Esha a boy or girl name?

Esha is a girl's name.

How popular is Esha?

Esha is a rare name in the U.S.