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Ishitha

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Pronounced ih-SHEE-tah /ɪˈʃiː.tɑː/Medium

Meaning: From the Sanskrit Ishita/Ishitha, 'desired; one who is wished for,' also linked to senses of mastery and superiority. A warm, meaningful Indian name.Low

In 30 seconds: A warm Sanskrit name: Ishitha means 'desired; one who is wished for' (said 'ih-SHEE-tah'). Gentle and meaningful.
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Origin MediumSanskrit
MeaningFrom the Sanskrit Ishita/Ishitha, 'desired; one who is wished for,' also linked to senses of mastery and superiority. A warm, meaningful Indian name.
U.S. rank (2024)#12630 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2016
Total births (all-time)≈ 95

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201620082024

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

Ishitha is from the Sanskrit Ishita, 'desired; wished for,' also linked to mastery and superiority. It reads as a soft, meaningful pick, rooted in Indian heritage and rare in the U.S. (said 'ih-SHEE-tah').

In the U.S. it appears rarely, mostly in Indian families. Rare, warm, and meaning-rich.

Did you know? Ishitha comes from the Sanskrit for 'desired; one who is wished for,' with a thread of mastery — a tender, meaning-rich Indian name (said 'ih-SHEE-tah').
Overall data confidence 52%
References — Ishitha — Sanskrit 'desired; wished for'

Variations

IshitaIshithaaEshita

Nicknames

IshiIsha

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ishitha mean?

Ishitha is from the Sanskrit for 'desired; one who is wished for,' with a thread of mastery.

How do you pronounce Ishitha?

It's said ih-SHEE-tah /ɪˈʃiː.tɑː/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Ishitha a boy or girl name?

Ishitha is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Ishitha?

Ishitha is a rare name in the U.S., seen mostly in Indian families.

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