Rising since 1991, #2,564 for girls today.
Popularity of Ishani since 1989
Babies named Ishani per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 75 |
| 2000s | 328 |
| 2010s | 510 |
| 2020s | 332 |
Meaning & origin
Ishani first entered the U.S. Social Security data in 1989, and its popularity has been steadily rising, particularly since 1991. In 2025 it reached its peak rank of 2564, with approximately 1 in 23,636 baby girls receiving the name. The name's trajectory shows consistent growth over three decades. Geographically, Ishani is most common in Washington, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania, reflecting concentrations of Indian American communities. As a Sanskrit-origin name with deep religious significance, Ishani offers a meaningful connection to Hindu heritage while remaining accessible in English-speaking contexts.
Ishani is the feminine form of Ishana, an epithet of the Hindu god Shiva, meaning 'lord' or 'ruler'. It is also a name for the goddess Parvati, Shiva's consort, and can refer to the northeast direction, considered auspicious in Vastu shastra. The name has been used in India for centuries and became more widely known in the West in the late 20th century.
Where Ishani is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Isha, Shani, Ani
Variants: Eshani, Ishani Devi
Sibling names for Ishani
Names that share Ishani's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Anaya, Kavya, Nisha, Priya, Sonia, Aarya, Ananya, Janya, Aashna, Janvi, Nihira, Sanika, Swara, Aadhira, Ahaana, Haasini, Kalyani, Vihana, Saranya, Akshaya, Anandi, Anokhi, Aryahi, Ashvi, Eshani, Maansi, Mayuri, Radhya, Tanishi, Tejasvi
Brothers: Arjun, Dev, Rohan, Sanjay, Vikram, Pranav, Rudra, Samarth, Tejas, Varun, Vihaan, Aahan, Arav, Arush, Aveer, Dhruva, Ekam, Kairav, Moksh, Pratik, Rithvik, Ruhaan, Yuvan, Aadhvik, Aaryav, Anvith, Aryav, Ashrith, Avyay, Jiyaan, Nivaan, Reyaansh, Shrihan, Vaayu, Viyaan, Aadhiran, Aadith, Abhimanyu, Adhrith, Charvik, Dhanvin, Dhruvan, Dhyan, Hriday, Siddh, Sriansh, Vishruth
