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Neisha

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Pronounced NEE-shah /ˈni.ʃɑ/Medium

Meaning: Variously a form of Nisha ('night', Sanskrit) and a short form of names like Keneisha/Laneisha; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Night; a short form: Neisha forms Nisha. Crisp, modern, and warm (said 'NEE-shah'). Routes layered.
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Origin LowSanskrit, American
MeaningVariously a form of Nisha ('night', Sanskrit) and a short form of names like Keneisha/Laneisha; routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#8717 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births12 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1980
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,118

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 198019602025

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

Neisha comes variously from a form of Nisha ('night', Sanskrit) and a short form of names like Keneisha/Laneisha (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, modern name (said 'NEE-shah').

In the U.S. it appears in African American and South Asian families. Rare, night at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Neisha is variously a form of Nisha ('night', Sanskrit) and a short form of names like Keneisha — a crisp, modern name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'NEE-shah').
Overall data confidence 24%
References — Neisha — routes layered

Variations

NishaNeshaNeishla

Nicknames

Nei

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Neisha mean?

Neisha is variously a form of Nisha ('night', Sanskrit) and a short form of names like Keneisha; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Neisha?

It's said NEE-shah /ˈni.ʃɑ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Neisha a boy or girl name?

Neisha is a girl's name.

How popular is Neisha?

Neisha is a very rare name in the U.S.

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