girl's name
Ishi
EE-shee
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 4
- Births on record 122
Ishi is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 2023 it was given to 8 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 2014, when 13 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
- First appears in US birth records in 1979.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Ishi Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1970s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 7 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 19 |
| 2010s | 79 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 14 |
How Popular Is Ishi?
In 2023, Ishi was given to 8 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Where Ishi Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Ishi
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Ishi Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Ishi over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Ishi
- Pronunciation EE-shee
Sibling Names for Ishi
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Ishi — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Ishi
How popular is the name Ishi?
In 2023, Ishi was given to 8 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Ishi a girl's or a boy's name?
Ishi is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Ishi?
Ishi has 2 syllables.
When was Ishi most popular?
Ishi peaked in 2014, when 13 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.