Ishi
Girl nameIshi has been given to 119 babies in the U.S. since 1979. It peaked in 2014.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
119
Peak year
2014 (13 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1979
10-year trend
▼ -100%
Gender split
94% girls / 6% boys
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Ishi — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Ishi.
Sibling name ideas for Ishi
Same era and popularity as Ishi, avoiding matching initials or rhymes.
FAQ
How popular is the name Ishi?
Ishi has been given to 119 babies in the U.S. since 1979. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Ishi peak?
Ishi peaked in 2014, when 13 babies were given the name.
Is Ishi a girl or boy name?
Ishi is primarily a girl name (94% of babies named Ishi are girls).
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