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Pronounced NEE-shah /ˈniː.ʃə/Medium

Meaning: Neesha is a respelling of Nisha, the Sanskrit word for 'night,' and can also read as a short form of Aneesha or Anisha; it belongs to the tradition of Indian names describing times of day.Medium

In 30 seconds: Neesha is a variant of Nisha, the Sanskrit word for 'night.' It stayed rare in the United States, peaking around 1990 (said NEE-shah).

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Origin MediumSanskrit

MeaningNeesha is a respelling of Nisha, the Sanskrit word for 'night,' and can also read as a short form of Aneesha or Anisha; it belongs to the tradition of Indian names describing times of day.

U.S. rank (2002)#14893 ↘ Falling

2002 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1990

Total births (all-time)≈ 276

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Neesha is an anglicized respelling of the Sanskrit Nisha, 'night,' and also echoes Aneesha and Anisha. It appears in the United States chiefly among South Asian families and in the broader wave of soft, vowel-rich girls' names.

It has stayed rare, given to only about twenty girls a year at its peak around 1990, and it faded from records by the early 2000s. It reads today as a gentle, softly sounding heritage name.

Did you know? Neesha carries the Sanskrit word for 'night,' nisha, giving the name a quiet, evocative meaning tied to the peace of the evening sky.

Overall data confidence 55%

SSA baby name data — peak count ~18, peak year 1990

Variations

NishaAneeshaAnisha

Nicknames

NeeNisha

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Nisha— the standard Sanskrit spelling of the same name

Aneesha— a like Sanskrit 'night'-linked name

Anisha— another close variant of the same root

Nishi— shares the nisha 'night' root

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Neesha mean?

It is a variant of Nisha, the Sanskrit word for 'night.'

How do you pronounce Neesha?

It is said NEE-shah /ˈniː.ʃə/, two syllables with the stress on the first.

Is Neesha a boy or girl name?

Neesha is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Neesha?

It has always been a rare choice in the United States, given to only about twenty girls a year at its peak around 1990.