Esha
Every Esha since 1975 — 1,926 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Esha
Esha is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #4,913 in 2025 with 27 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1975, 1,926 American babies have been named Esha. Its peak came in 2002, when 184 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Esha stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Esha year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 27 | #4,913 |
| 2024 | 28 | #4,808 |
| 2023 | 39 | #3,861 |
| 2022 | 21 | #5,837 |
| 2021 | 20 | #6,021 |
| 2020 | 33 | #4,199 |
| 2019 | 27 | #4,951 |
| 2018 | 42 | #3,633 |
| 2017 | 46 | #3,403 |
| 2016 | 45 | #3,485 |
| 2015 | 56 | #3,040 |
| 2014 | 58 | #2,940 |
| 2013 | 66 | #2,669 |
| 2012 | 61 | #2,842 |
| 2011 | 68 | #2,621 |
| 2010 | 66 | #2,707 |
| 2009 | 76 | #2,492 |
| 2008 | 65 | #2,780 |
| 2007 | 76 | #2,464 |
| 2006 | 76 | #2,446 |
| 2005 | 90 | #2,078 |
| 2004 | 101 | #1,874 |
| 2003 | 140 | #1,419 |
| 2002 | 184 | #1,131 |
| 2001 | 79 | #2,104 |
| 2000 | 47 | #2,992 |
| 1995 | 19 | #5,082 |
| 1990 | 19 | #4,923 |
| 1985 | 10 | #6,603 |
| 1980 | 8 | #7,622 |
| 1975 | 5 | #9,503 |
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Famous people named Esha
- Esha Deol Actor · b. 1981
- Esha Gupta Actor · b. 1985
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Esha in 2025?
Esha ranked #4,913 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 27 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Esha?
1,926 babies have been named Esha in the United States since 1975, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Esha most popular?
Esha peaked in 2002, when 184 newborns received the name.
Is Esha a boy or girl name?
Esha is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Esha rising or falling?
Esha is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Esha?
Well-known people named Esha include Esha Deol (actor), Esha Gupta (actor).