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Nishtha
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Pronounced NISH-tah /ˈnɪʃ.tɑ/Medium
Meaning: From the Sanskrit nishtha, 'devotion; faith; steadfastness; firm resolve'Low
In 30 seconds: Devotion; faith; steadfastness: Nishtha is Sanskrit. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'NISH-tah').
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MeaningFrom the Sanskrit nishtha, 'devotion; faith; steadfastness; firm resolve'
U.S. rank (2025)#9912 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births10 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2021
Total births (all-time)≈ 200
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
Nishtha comes from the Sanskrit nishtha, 'devotion; faith; steadfastness; firm resolve'. A crisp, classic name (said 'NISH-tah').
In the U.S. it appears in Indian families. Rare, devotion-and-faith at the root, and crisp.
Did you know? Nishtha means 'devotion; faith; steadfastness' in Sanskrit — a crisp, resolute name (said 'NISH-tah').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Nishtha — Sanskrit etymology
Variations
NisthaNishta
Nicknames
Nishi
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Nishtha mean?
Nishtha is Sanskrit for 'devotion; faith; steadfastness'.
How do you pronounce Nishtha?
It's said NISH-tah /ˈnɪʃ.tɑ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Nishtha a boy or girl name?
Nishtha is a girl's name.
How popular is Nishtha?
Nishtha is a very rare name in the U.S.