Declining since 2006, #9,457 for girls today.
Popularity of Disha since 1975
Babies named Disha per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 12 |
| 1980s | 21 |
| 1990s | 115 |
| 2000s | 320 |
| 2010s | 247 |
| 2020s | 78 |
Meaning & origin
Disha, a name of Sanskrit origin meaning 'direction' or 'guidance,' first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1975. It reached its peak popularity in 2005, but has since been on a declining trajectory, with its rank falling from that high point. In 2025, the name ranked 9457th, with about 1 in every 160,727 newborn girls receiving it. While it has not broken into any state-specific top lists, Disha remains a recognizable choice within Indian-American communities, reflecting a broader trend of cultural names entering the American mainstream.
Disha derives from the Sanskrit word दिशा (diśā), meaning direction, region, or point of the compass. It has been used as a feminine given name in India, especially among Hindu families, where it symbolizes guidance and purpose. The name gained modest popularity in the English-speaking world through the Indian diaspora from the 1970s onward.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Dish, Dishu, Didi
Sibling names for Disha
Names that share Disha's style, for a brother or sister.
