Neisha
An invented feminine name of unknown origin and meaning.
Name Census estimates that about 1,041 living Americans carry the first name Neisha. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Neisha today is around 37 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Neisha births was 1980 (48 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Neisha. 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
1.0K
~ 1 in 329,255 Americans
Peak year
1980
48 babies that year
Average age
37
years old
2024 SSA rank
#10,017
Tracked since 1960
Popularity
Neisha: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Neisha from the 1960s through to the 2020s, spanning 7 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1980s, with 335 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1980s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Neisha 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 Neisha during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Neishas live
The SSA's state-level files cover 6 states and territories. California, New York, Florida recorded the most babies named Neisha, while Utah, Texas, Illinois recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 12 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Neisha
The name Neisha is a modern variation of the name Nisha, which originated from the Sanskrit language of ancient India. Sanskrit is one of the oldest Indo-European languages, with roots dating back to the 2nd millennium BCE. The name Nisha is derived from the Sanskrit word "nishaa," which means "night" or "darkness."
In Hindu mythology, Nisha is associated with the goddess Ratri, the personification of night. This connection suggests that the name Neisha may have been bestowed upon children born at night or during the darker phases of the moon. However, there are no definitive historical records or ancient texts that explicitly mention the name Neisha or its origins.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Neisha can be traced back to the late 20th century, particularly in the United States and other English-speaking countries. It is possible that the name Neisha emerged as a creative spelling variation or a blending of the names Nisha and Neha, which are both of Sanskrit origin.
Notable individuals throughout history who have borne the name Neisha include:
1. Neisha Renee, an American singer and songwriter born in 1987, known for her work in the R&B and pop genres.
2. Neisha Folkes, a Jamaican-born Canadian actress born in 1975, best known for her roles in television series like "Frankie Drake Mysteries" and "Murdoch Mysteries."
3. Neisha Bernard-Thomas, a British actress and singer born in 1981, who has appeared in various stage productions and television shows.
4. Neisha Gharat, an Indian actress born in 1990, known for her work in Hindi films and television series.
5. Neisha Sukhram, a Guyanese-American singer and songwriter born in 1990, who has gained recognition in the reggae and dancehall genres.
While the name Neisha may have evolved from its Sanskrit roots, it has gained popularity and recognition in various cultures and communities around the world, particularly in recent decades. The name's unique spelling and melodic sound have contributed to its appeal as a distinctive and modern name choice.
People
Neisha + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Neisha 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
Neisha: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Neisha?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,041 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Neisha 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 329,255 US residents.
Is Neisha a common name?
We classify Neisha as "Rare". It ranks above 90.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,106 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Neisha most popular?
The single biggest year for Neisha was 1980, when 48 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Neisha is about 37 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Neisha a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Neisha 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.