Total births
610
Girls' name · since 1989
Ishita
Since 1989, U.S. Social Security records show 610 babies named Ishita, peaking in 2010. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #10573
- among girls today
- 610
- born since 1989
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 40%
- more common than other girls
Yes -- Ishita is the #10573 most popular girls' name in the U.S. today, with 610 recorded since 1989.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Ishita has been recorded 610 times among girls since 1989, currently ranked #10573 nationally and more common than 40% of girls, with its heaviest use in the 2000s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1989 to 2025.
- #10573 among girls today
- 610 born since 1989
- 2000s peak decade
- 40% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Ishita is currently the #10573 girls' name in America, more common than 40% of girls - 610 born since 1989, peaking in the 2000s.
- #10573
- among girls today
- 610
- born since 1989
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 40%
- more common than other girls
Ishita vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#10573
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 40% of names given to girls today.
2000s
Peak decade
46% of everyone ever named Ishita was born in this single decade.
2010
Single peak year
39 babies were named Ishita in 2010 - its busiest year on record.
How Ishita compares
610 Top 41% higher than 59% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Ishita's all-time total is 60% above the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Ishita | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 610 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 39 | 48 | 19,840 |
Ishita's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Ishita's SSA record in two at 2011 and the more recent half accounts for 44% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 56%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1989, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2010 peak of 39, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Ishita at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2010
Current rank
#10,573
Active since
1989
Ishita popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1989–2025
- Peak year (2010)
- 39
- Annual births at peak, across 37 years of records
Ishita by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Ishita's strongest decade.
281 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 46% of all-time use.
Ishita births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 5
1980s
5 births
- 1990s 19
1990s
19 births
- 2000s
2000s
281 births
- 2010s
2010s
226 births
- 2020s 79
2020s
79 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 281 births (46% of all-time use).
How Ishita compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Ishita's total volume
Ishita vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Ishita by state
Where Ishita concentrates geographically, total births since 1989
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 41 | 6.7% |
| #2 | New Jersey | | 30 | 4.9% |
| #3 | Texas | | 22 | 3.6% |
| #4 | Virginia | | 10 | 1.6% |
California share of Ishita's total US births 6.7%
Even split
41 of 610 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Ishita? ▼
610 babies have been named Ishita since 1989. It currently ranks #10573 among girls. The peak year was 2010 with 39 births.
When was Ishita most popular? ▼
Ishita was most popular in the 2000s decade with 281 total births. The single peak year was 2010.
Where is Ishita most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Ishita are California (41 births), New Jersey (30 births), Texas (22 births).
How long has the name Ishita been used? ▼
Ishita has been recorded in Social Security data since 1989, spanning 37 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Ishita? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Isha, Ishani, Ishika, Ishanvi, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Ishita's data
- Ishita's decade-level peak was the 2000s (281 total births); usage has since declined to 79 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Ishitas (41 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Ishita
Nearby Names Like Ishita
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Ishita
Isha Girl
#1203 5,151 births
Ishani Girl
#3159 1,250 births
Ishika Girl
#2922 1,092 births
Ishanvi Girl
#3387 615 births
Ishana Girl
#7112 406 births
Compare Ishita side by side: Ishita vs Isha Ishita vs Ishani Ishita vs Ishika
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Ishita
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1989–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Ishita: #10573 Girls' Name - 610 Births, Peak 2010." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/ishita. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Ishita draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.