Ishir

♂ Boy

Pronounced ih-SHEER /ɪˈʃir/Medium

Meaning: From Sanskrit ishira, 'powerful, strong, vigorous; refreshing, lively'Medium

In 30 seconds: Powerful; vigorous: Ishir is Sanskrit for 'powerful, strong, vigorous'. Bright, modern, and warm (said 'ih-SHEER').

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Origin MediumSanskrit

MeaningFrom Sanskrit ishira, 'powerful, strong, vigorous; refreshing, lively'

U.S. rank (2025)#4773 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births21 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2022

Total births (all-time)≈ 110

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Ishir comes from Sanskrit ishira, 'powerful, strong, vigorous; lively, refreshing' (an old Vedic word). A bright, energetic, modern Indian boys' name (said 'ih-SHEER'; nickname Ish).

In the U.S. it appears in South Asian families. Rare, powerful-and-vigorous at the root, and bright.

Did you know? Ishir comes from Sanskrit ishira, 'powerful, strong, vigorous; lively, refreshing' — a bright, energetic modern Indian name (said 'ih-SHEER').

Overall data confidence 68%

Sanskrit references — ishira — etymology

Variations

IshiraEshir

Nicknames

Ish

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ishir mean?

Ishir is Sanskrit for 'powerful, strong, vigorous; lively'.

How do you pronounce Ishir?

It's said ih-SHEER /ɪˈʃir/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Ishir a boy or girl name?

Ishir is a boy's name.

How popular is Ishir?

Ishir is a rare name in the U.S.