Ishika
2025 SSA
About Ishika
Ishika is a feminine name of Indian origin, primarily used in Hindu families. The name has Sanskrit roots and carries several beautiful meanings, including 'arrow,' 'ray of light,' or 'born of fire.' In Hindu tradition, these associations connect the name to strength, illumination, and divine energy. Ishika has a melodic, flowing quality with its balanced structure of alternating consonants and vowels. While traditional in India, the name has grown in global recognition as interest in cross-cultural naming has increased. Ishika offers the appeal of being recognizable within South Asian communities while remaining distinctive internationally. The name's connection to light and brightness gives it positive connotations representing guidance, clarity, and inner strength. Its three-syllable rhythm (i-SHI-ka) creates a pleasant, harmonious sound.
Pronounced ih-SHEE-kuh.
As of October 2026, Ishika ranked #3863 for girls in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #2247 for girls in 2001.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #3,613 | 43 | 24.1 |
| 2015 | #4,252 | 34 | 19 |
| 2016 | #3,951 | 38 | 21.4 |
| 2017 | #3,071 | 53 | 30.7 |
| 2018 | #2,624 | 66 | 38.8 |
| 2019 | #3,245 | 49 | 29.2 |
| 2020 | #3,246 | 48 | 29.7 |
| 2021 | #3,227 | 50 | 30.5 |
| 2022 | #3,499 | 45 | 27.4 |
| 2023 | #2,862 | 59 | 36.8 |
| 2024 | #2,894 | 57 | 35.2 |
| 2025 | #3,863 | 38 | 23.6 |