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Nishka

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Pronounced NISH-kah /ˈnɪʃ.kɑ/Medium

Meaning: From Sanskrit nishka, 'gold; a gold coin/ornament'; also taken as 'honest; pure; without deceit'; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Gold; a gold ornament; honest: Nishka is Sanskrit. Lyrical, precious, and warm (said 'NISH-kah').
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Origin LowSanskrit
MeaningFrom Sanskrit nishka, 'gold; a gold coin/ornament'; also taken as 'honest; pure; without deceit'; routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#9294 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births11 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2010
Total births (all-time)≈ 539

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201020002025

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

Nishka comes from Sanskrit nishka, 'gold; a gold coin/ornament'; it is also taken as 'honest; pure; without deceit' (routes layered, which we note). A lyrical, precious Indian name (said 'NISH-kah'; nickname Nish).

In the U.S. it appears in South Asian families. Rare, gold-and-honest at the root, and precious.

Did you know? Nishka means 'gold; a gold coin/ornament' in Sanskrit (and is also taken as 'honest; pure') — a lyrical, precious name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'NISH-kah').
Overall data confidence 42%
Sanskrit references — Nishka — routes layered

Variations

NishkaaNishika

Nicknames

Nish

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Nishka mean?

Nishka is Sanskrit for 'gold; a gold ornament', also taken as 'honest; pure'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Nishka?

It's said NISH-kah /ˈnɪʃ.kɑ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Nishka a boy or girl name?

Nishka is a girl's name.

How popular is Nishka?

Nishka is a rare name in the U.S.

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