Prisha

An uncommon Sanskrit pick — distinctive and rare.

Girl's nameSanskritRising fast
#1331 5in 2024

Meaning & Origin

Prisha is a girl's baby name of Sanskrit origin, from the Sanskrit priyāṃśa or priśa, meaning 'beloved, dear one' or 'God's gift' — from the Sanskrit priya (beloved, dear) combined with diminutive affection.

Widely used in India and among South Asian diaspora communities, Prisha carries the warmth of Sanskrit's beloved-meaning names — a name that says, simply and completely, that the child is cherished. Its clean three-syllable sound works naturally in English-speaking environments while retaining its Sanskrit elegance.

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Popularity Over Time

Prisha climbed 1884 spots in the last 20 years — from #3215 to #1331.

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Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Prisha
DecadeBirthsTrend
2020s812
2010s1,483
2000s537

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(24 years, 20012024)
Year-by-year popularity data for the name Prisha
YearBirthsRank
2024172#1331
2023170#1336
2022156#1438
2021176#1291
2020138#1539
2019171#1338
2018196#1208
2017207#1185
2016169#1385
2015141#1560
2014131#1641
2013116#1771
2012130#1650
2011112#1814
2010110#1856
200997#2099
2008103#2028
200799#2066
200681#2342
200562#2725

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (20012024) · Methodology