Declining since 2019, #3,903 for girls today.
Popularity of Eshaal since 2005
Babies named Eshaal per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 78 |
| 2010s | 468 |
| 2020s | 259 |
Meaning & origin
Eshaal is a modern name in the United States, first recorded in 2005. It reached peak popularity in 2019 and has since been declining in use. As of 2025, it ranked 3,903, with 1 in 43,440 newborns bearing it. The name is most common in New York (top state by usage). Its precise etymology is debated: it may be a variant of the well-established Arabic name Aisha, meaning 'living', or derive from a word meaning 'honeycomb'. Given its recent emergence, it lacks deep historical roots but carries a melodic quality that appeals to parents seeking a distinctive yet accessible name with Arabic cultural ties.
Eshaal is a name of debated origin, most commonly associated with Arabic. It may be a variant of Aisha, derived from the Arabic root 'ay-sha' meaning 'to live', or possibly related to 'ishal' meaning 'honeycomb'. The name emerged in U.S. records starting in 2005 and has since gained moderate usage, particularly in New York.
Where Eshaal is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Esh, Shaal
Variants: Ishal, Eshaal
Sibling names for Eshaal
Names that share Eshaal's style, for a brother or sister.
