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Nisha
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Pronounced NEE-shah /ˈni.ʃɑ/Medium
Meaning: From Sanskrit nisha, 'the night; nighttime'Medium
In 30 seconds: The night: Nisha is Sanskrit for 'the night'. Lyrical, modern, and warm (said 'NEE-shah').
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Origin MediumSanskrit
MeaningFrom Sanskrit nisha, 'the night; nighttime'
U.S. rank (2025)#8216 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births13 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1984
Total births (all-time)≈ 2,992
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
Nisha comes from Sanskrit nisha, 'the night; nighttime'. A lyrical, modern, popular Indian girls' name (said 'NEE-shah'; nickname Nish).
In the U.S. it appears in South Asian families. Rare, the-night at the root, and lyrical.
Did you know? Nisha means 'the night; nighttime' in Sanskrit — a lyrical, modern Indian name (said 'NEE-shah').
Overall data confidence 62%
Sanskrit references — nisha — etymology
Variations
NishiNishita
Nicknames
Nish
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Nisha mean?
Nisha is Sanskrit for 'the night; nighttime'.
How do you pronounce Nisha?
It's said NEE-shah /ˈni.ʃɑ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Nisha a boy or girl name?
Nisha is a girl's name.
How popular is Nisha?
Nisha is a rare name in the U.S.