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Atisha

ah-TEE-shuh /əˈtiːʃə/

At a glance

In short
Atisha is a serene and tranquil name for a baby girl, with origins in Sanskrit meaning "peaceful" or "compassionate." Pronounced as ah-TEE-shuh.
U.S. rank 2025
Not in the 2025 data · last seen 1994 (#10,569)
Babies in 1994
7 (<0.01% of girls)
Peak
#5,213 in 1977
First recorded
1972

Meaning of Atisha

Atisha is a beautiful and unique name for a baby girl. It has its origins in Sanskrit and means "peaceful" or "compassionate." The name Atisha has a gentle and soothing sound, making it a perfect choice for parents seeking a serene and tranquil name for their daughter. In terms of associations, Atisha brings to mind qualities such as kindness, empathy, and harmony. It is a name that reflects inner strength while also embodying a sense of calmness. The pronunciation of Atisha is ah-TEE-shuh (/əˈtiːʃə/). Variations of the name include Atish and Atishay. Although not very common in the United States, Atisha has been steadily used over the years with occasional fluctuations in popularity.

How to pronounce Atisha

Popularity of Atisha in the U.S.

Atisha was last recorded in the U.S. in 1994, ranked #10,569 with 7 babies. It peaked at #5,213 in 1977. It first appears in the records in 1972.

Bar and line chart: Atisha in the U.S., 1972–1994. Bars: girls given the name each year, most 12 in 1977 and 7 in 1994. Line: rank among girl names, peak #5,213 in 1977, #10,569 in 1994.
  • Girls named Atisha (left scale)
  • Rank among U.S. girl names (right scale, #1 at the top)
By year, 1972–1994. Source: SSA. Download: PNG · SVG
Year-by-year table, 1972⁠–⁠1994 18 rows
YearBabiesRankvs previous year
1994710,569back
1991513,147▼ 2,954
1990710,193▲ 654
1989610,847▼ 461
1988610,386▼ 561
198769,825▼ 2,076
198687,749▲ 2,928
1985510,677back
1983510,275▼ 1,038
198269,237▼ 127
198169,110▼ 3,198
1980115,912▲ 1,401
197987,313▼ 928
197896,385▼ 1,172
1977125,213▲ 4,071
197659,284▼ 1,300
197567,984back
197267,292new