Ishira
A girl's name of Sanskrit origin with 27 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Ishira reads as a modern invention — a name that emerged in the 2020s and was likely coined by parents looking for something fresh rather than inherited.
The open, warm quality of its ending — a soft ending that crosses many language boundaries — gives it a distinctive rhythm that pairs well with shorter middle names or surnames.
In the most recent SSA release, Ishira ranks #7033 among U.S. girl names — distinctive enough to stand out.
Ishira is a girl's baby name of Sanskrit origin, possibly related to Ishwara (God, the supreme ruler) or the Sanskrit root ish (to desire, to rule), giving the meaning 'divine' or 'belonging to God.' The feminine -ira ending gives it a soft, flowing quality.
Ishira is rare as a given name, making it a name of genuine distinction — rooted in Sanskrit divine tradition with a sound that travels beautifully across cultures and contexts.
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Ishira appeared in SSA records in 2023, placing it in the modern era of American naming — a period when parents increasingly draw from global cultures, invent new names, and blend sounds to create something entirely original. Its Sanskrit roots may have been the starting point, adapted or respelled to fit contemporary American tastes.
With only 27 recorded births, Ishira has not been widely studied in naming literature — its story belongs primarily to the families who chose it.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Ishira has 2+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2023.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 27 | #8135 | — |
The Story of Ishira
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2024, Ishira is a fresh, modern favorite. Girls named Ishira are most likely born between 2023 and 2024.
How rare is Ishira?
Only about 1 in every 225,000 babies born in 2024 was named Ishira — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2023, peaked in the 2020s with 27 births that decade.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(2 years, 2023–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 16 | #7033 |
| 2023 | 11 | #9237 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2023–2024