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Nysha

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Pronounced NEE-shah /ˈni.ʃə/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Nisha — from Sanskrit, 'night; the night'; also a modern coinage; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Night: Nysha spells Nisha. Lyrical, modern, and warm (said 'NEE-shah').

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Origin LowSanskrit

MeaningA spelling of Nisha — from Sanskrit, 'night; the night'; also a modern coinage; routes layered

U.S. rank (2025)#10704 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births9 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2020

Total births (all-time)≈ 365

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

Nysha is a spelling of Nisha — from Sanskrit, 'night; the night'; it is also used as a modern coinage (routes layered, which we note). A lyrical, modern name (said 'NEE-shah').

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

Did you know? Nisha means 'night; the night' in Sanskrit — Nysha is a spelling (also a modern coinage), lyrical and modern (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'NEE-shah').

Overall data confidence 36%

References — Nisha — routes layered

Variations

NishaNyshahNeesha

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Nisha— the standard spelling

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Naisha— lands in the same popularity range

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Nysha mean?

Nysha spells Nisha — Sanskrit 'night'; also a modern coinage; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Nysha?

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

Is Nysha a boy or girl name?

Nysha is a girl's name.

How popular is Nysha?

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