Nisha: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
Means night, a name of calm darkness and starlit peace.
Nisha as a Girl Name
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Syllables
- 2
- Current rank
- #7407
- Peak
- #1235 in 1984
Trend: Falling, easing off its high over the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Nisha Means
Nisha is a girl name of Sanskrit origin. Means night, a name of calm darkness and starlit peace.
How Popular Nisha Is
Nisha currently ranks #7407 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #1235 in 1984. It has been easing off its high.
Good to Know About Nisha
- Nisha is less common today than in past decades, making it a distinctive choice.
- Nisha is a name with roots in ancient Sanskrit.
- It's part of the celestial naming trend inspired by the sky and stars.
Nisha as a Unisex Name
- Origin
- Hindi
- Syllables
- 2
- Current rank
- Outside top 1,000
- Peak
- Steady
What Nisha Means
Nisha is a unisex name of Hindi origin. The beauty and mystery of the night.
How Popular Nisha Is
Nisha sits outside the US top 1,000 right now, which makes it a distinctive name for any gender: familiar enough to say, rare enough to feel like yours.
Good to Know About Nisha
- Nisha is a name from the Hindi-speaking tradition.
- It's part of the celestial naming trend inspired by the sky and stars.
Names Like Nisha
Other Sanskrit names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Nisha
Sanskrit names that pair well as a brother or sister to Nisha.
Questions About Nisha
What does Nisha mean?
Nisha is a girl name of Sanskrit origin. Means night, a name of calm darkness and starlit peace.
How popular is Nisha?
Nisha currently ranks #7407 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #1235 in 1984. It has been easing off its high.
Where does Nisha come from?
Nisha comes from Sanskrit roots. Nisha is less common today than in past decades, making it a distinctive choice.
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