| Vaishnavi | Ishani | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Devotee of Vishnu | the goddess Parvati; ruler, mistress |
| Origin | sanskrit | sanskrit |
| Gender | Girl | Girl |
| Pronunciation | vysh-NUH-vee | ih-SHAH-nee |
| Syllables | 3 | 3 |
| First appeared | 0 | 1989 |
| Peak year | 2008 (59) | 2025 (68) |
| In 2025 | 0 | 68 |
| Trend | Declining | Near its peak |
Source: US Social Security Administration.
| Decade | Vaishnavi | Ishani |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 143 | 332 |
| 2010s | 408 | 510 |
| 2000s | 369 | 328 |
| 1990s | 36 | 75 |
| 1980s | 0 | 5 |
From the Sanskrit वैष्णवी (vaiṣṇavī), feminine of Vaishnava, 'relating to Vishnu'. It denotes a female devotee of Vishnu and is also the name of the Shakti (divine energy) of Vishnu, one of the Sapta Matrikas.
From Sanskrit ishani (ईशानी), 'mistress, ruler', a name of the goddess Parvati, consort of Ishana (Shiva). Well established as a goddess name.
Ishani is more popular than Vaishnavi today: about 68 US babies were given the name Ishani in 2025, compared with 0 named Vaishnavi.
Vaishnavi means Devotee of Vishnu (sanskrit origin), while Ishani means the goddess Parvati; ruler, mistress (sanskrit origin).
In US records, Vaishnavi first appears in 0 and Ishani in 1989, so Vaishnavi has the longer recorded history.