Ishta
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Ishta first appeared in US Social Security records in 2014.
Over 5 babies have been named Ishta in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Ishta is a new entry on the US charts , currently ranked #42,413 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #42,413
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Ishta
Ishta is a girl name .
Ishta is currently ranked #42,413 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Ishta include Ish, Isy, Isie, and Ishkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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