Naisa
An Asian feminine name of unknown origin, potentially meaning "the beloved".
Name Census estimates that about 16 living Americans carry the first name Naisa. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Naisa today is around 16 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Naisa births was 2006 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Naisa. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Naisa. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
16
~ 1 in 21,422,146 Americans
Peak year
2006
6 babies that year
Average age
16
years old
2022 SSA rank
#17,002
Tracked since 2002
Popularity
Naisa: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Naisa from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 11 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2000s peak, Naisa remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Naisa by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Naisa during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Naisa
The name Naisa has its roots in the ancient Sanskrit language, originating from the Indian subcontinent. It is believed to have derived from the Sanskrit word "nish," which means "night" or "darkness." This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with the celestial realm or the concept of night-time.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Naisa can be traced back to the Hindu epic, the Mahabharata. In this ancient text, Naisa is mentioned as the name of a minor character, a female attendant to one of the central figures. This reference provides evidence that the name was in use during the time when the Mahabharata was composed, which is estimated to be around the 8th or 9th century BCE.
Throughout history, the name Naisa has been carried by several notable individuals. In the 5th century CE, Naisa was the name of a renowned Indian scholar and philosopher who made significant contributions to the field of logic and epistemology. Her works, though not widely preserved, were highly regarded during her time.
Another notable figure bearing the name Naisa was a 12th-century Persian poet and mystic. Born in 1145 in the city of Nishapur, she is renowned for her spiritual verses and her influence on the Sufi tradition. Her poetry explored themes of divine love and the human soul's longing for union with the divine.
In the 16th century, Naisa was the name of a prominent female painter from the Mughal Empire. Her intricate miniature paintings, depicting scenes from court life and nature, are considered masterpieces of the Mughal art tradition. Many of her works are preserved in museums and private collections around the world.
Moving forward in time, Naisa was also the name of a 19th-century Indian freedom fighter and social reformer. Born in 1842, she played an active role in the struggle for India's independence from British colonial rule. She was known for her advocacy of women's rights and her efforts to promote education among underprivileged communities.
Another notable figure named Naisa was a 20th-century Moroccan writer and activist. Born in 1923, she was a vocal proponent of women's rights and a pioneering figure in the Arab feminist movement. Her literary works, which explored themes of gender, identity, and social justice, had a profound impact on contemporary Moroccan literature.
These are just a few examples of the diverse individuals throughout history who have borne the name Naisa. While its origins can be traced back to ancient Sanskrit, the name has transcended cultural and geographical boundaries, leaving its mark across various civilizations and eras.
People
Naisa + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Naisa as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with N
Other first names starting with N with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Naisa: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Naisa?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 16 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Naisa going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 21,422,146 US residents.
Is Naisa a common name?
We classify Naisa as "Very Rare". It ranks above 36.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 16 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Naisa most popular?
The single biggest year for Naisa was 2006, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Naisa is about 16 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Naisa in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Naisa a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Naisa in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Naisa still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Naisa in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Naisa can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have Naisa as a first name?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.