Esha
Meaningdesire · Sanskrit
Esha is an Indian girl name meaning “desire”, with Sanskrit roots. Sanskrit names are rich in meaning, often drawn from nature, virtues or Hindu tradition. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds soft and friendly, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.
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- AnagramShuffle the letters of Esha and you get Shea. Same letters, different name.
- GenerationEsha peaked in 2002, which makes it a Gen Z name. The typical Esha you'd meet today is about 23 years old.
- Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Esha would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 59,524 baby girls got the name in 2025.
- HistoryEsha first shows up in US birth records in 1975, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 50 years since.
US births per million girls, 1975–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Esha
Esha is a girl name of Indian origin meaning “desire”. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the open vowel at the end makes it sound soft and warm. It hit its peak in the 2000s, so it feels familiar without being trendy. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:Indian names
More Indian girl names
- Girl name: Maya · illusion
- Girl name: Lyla · night
- Unisex name: Arya · noble
- Girl name: Kali · black
- Girl name: Serena · calm, serene
- Girl name: Mira · wonderful
- Girl name: Amber · amber resin
- Unisex name: Veda · knowledge
Questions about the name Esha
What does the name Esha mean?
Esha means “desire” and comes from Sanskrit. Other girl names with a similar meaning include Nahia (“desire, wish”) and Muna (“wish, desire”).
What is the origin of the name Esha?
Esha is Indian in origin, and its meaning traces back to Sanskrit. Other Indian names to consider are Maya (“illusion”), Lyla (“night”), Arya (“noble”) and Kali (“black”).
Is Esha a boy or girl name?
Esha is a girl name. In 2025, 27 US girls were named Esha.
How popular is the name Esha?
Esha ranked #4,878 for US girls in 2025, given to 27 babies. Its best year was 2002, when it reached #1,129. Over the last five years it has slipped 709 places.
What names are similar to Esha?
If you like Esha, you might also like Nahia and Muna.
What should I know before naming my baby Esha?
Esha is an Indian girl name meaning “desire”, with Sanskrit roots. Sanskrit names are rich in meaning, often drawn from nature, virtues or Hindu tradition. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds soft and friendly, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.