Naisha
Indian feminine name meaning "night".
Name Census estimates that about 1,558 living Americans carry the first name Naisha. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Naisha today is around 22 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Naisha births was 2010 (59 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Naisha. 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.
People living today
1.6K
~ 1 in 219,996 Americans
Peak year
2010
59 babies that year
Average age
22
years old
2024 SSA rank
#4,613
Tracked since 1973
Popularity
Naisha: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Naisha from the 1970s through to the 2020s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 485 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Naisha remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Naisha 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 Naisha during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Naishas live
The SSA's state-level files cover 8 states and territories. Florida, New York, California recorded the most babies named Naisha, while Michigan, Illinois, Massachusetts recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 74 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Naisha
The name Naisha has its origins in the Sanskrit language, which is an ancient Indo-Aryan language that originated in the Indian subcontinent. The name is believed to have derived from the Sanskrit word "Nisha," which means night or darkness. It is also closely related to the Hindi word "Nisha," which carries a similar meaning.
In Hindu mythology, the name Naisha is associated with the goddess of night, Ratri, who is often depicted as a beautiful woman adorned with stars and holding a lotus flower. The name is also linked to the concept of the night sky and the mysteries it holds, symbolizing the beauty and serenity of the night.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Naisha can be found in ancient Hindu texts and scriptures, such as the Vedas and the Puranas. These texts often mention the name in various contexts, including mythological stories and philosophical teachings.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Naisha. One of the earliest recorded examples is Naisha, a renowned Indian poet and scholar who lived during the 8th century CE. Her collection of poems, known as the "Naisha Gita," is considered a significant contribution to the literary heritage of India.
Another prominent figure with the name Naisha was Naisha Devi, a Hindu queen who ruled over the Gurjara-Pratihara Empire in present-day Rajasthan, India, during the 9th century CE. She was known for her patronage of the arts and her support for the construction of numerous temples and architectural marvels.
In the 12th century, Naisha Bhatta was a renowned Indian mathematician and astronomer who made significant contributions to the field of mathematics and astronomy. His works, including the "Naisha Siddhanta," were widely studied and influential in his time.
During the 16th century, Naisha Rani was a prominent figure in the Rajput kingdom of Mewar, known for her courage and resilience in the face of adversity. She played a crucial role in the defense of the Chittorgarh Fort against the Mughal forces and is celebrated as a symbol of bravery and sacrifice.
In more recent times, Naisha Khanna was an Indian classical dancer and choreographer who gained recognition for her contributions to the preservation and promotion of traditional Indian dance forms. She founded the Naisha Dance Theatre in the United States and performed extensively around the world, popularizing Indian dance on the global stage.
While these are just a few examples, the name Naisha has been borne by individuals from various walks of life throughout history, each leaving their unique mark and legacy.
People
Naisha + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Naisha 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
Naisha: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Naisha?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,558 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Naisha 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 219,996 US residents.
Is Naisha a common name?
We classify Naisha as "Rare". It ranks above 92.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,598 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Naisha most popular?
The single biggest year for Naisha was 2010, when 59 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Naisha is about 22 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Naisha a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Naisha 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.
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.