Declining since 2022, #7,885 for girls today.
Popularity of Avisha since 2001
Babies named Avisha per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 5 |
| 2010s | 59 |
| 2020s | 98 |
Meaning & origin
Avisha is a modern name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 2001. Its origin is debated; it may be derived from the Sanskrit word for 'lightning' or be a creative modern coinage. The name saw its highest usage in 2023, when it ranked 7,885, but its trajectory has been falling since 2022. With only about 1 in 123,636 girls receiving the name in 2025, Avisha remains a rare choice. Its gentle sound and 'sha' ending align it with other modern girls' names. No states have reported significant usage of Avisha.
Avisha is a modern English name that first appeared in U.S. records in 2001. It may be a variant of the Sanskrit name Avishi, which means 'lightning' or 'swift', but this derivation is not certain. The name likely follows the trend of creating melodic girls' names ending in 'a' or 'sha'. Its use in the United States has been modest, with a peak rank of 7,885 in 2023.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Avi, Visha, Ava
Sibling names for Avisha
Names that share Avisha's style, for a brother or sister.
