Nitasha
A feminine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "queen of the night".
Name Census estimates that about 305 living Americans carry the first name Nitasha. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Nitasha today is around 40 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Nitasha births was 1988 (28 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Nitasha. 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
305
~ 1 in 1,123,785 Americans
Peak year
1988
28 babies that year
Average age
40
years old
2010 SSA rank
#16,415
Tracked since 1973
Popularity
Nitasha: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Nitasha from the 1970s through to the 2010s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1980s, with 182 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
Nitasha 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 Nitasha during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Nitashas live
Origin
Meaning and history of Nitasha
The name Nitasha is believed to have its origins in the Sanskrit language, an ancient Indo-Aryan language that has been spoken in the Indian subcontinent for thousands of years. It is thought to be a variation or a derivative of the name Nita, which means "moral conduct" or "righteous path" in Sanskrit.
The name Nitasha rose to prominence during the medieval period in India, particularly among the Hindu communities. It was often given to girls with the hope that they would embody the virtues of righteousness, integrity, and ethical behavior throughout their lives.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Nitasha can be found in the ancient Hindu scriptures known as the Vedas, which date back to around 1500 BCE to 500 BCE. While the name itself is not explicitly mentioned, there are references to individuals who exemplified the qualities associated with the name.
In the 12th century, a renowned Indian poet and philosopher named Nitasha Devi gained recognition for her poetic works that explored themes of spirituality, love, and the human condition. She is often cited as one of the earliest notable figures to bear the name Nitasha.
During the Mughal era in India, which spanned from the 16th to the 19th century, the name Nitasha was popular among the ruling elite and aristocratic families. One notable figure from this period was Nitasha Begum, a Mughal princess and patron of the arts, who lived in the late 17th century.
In more recent history, Nitasha Nanda, an Indian social activist and philanthropist born in 1956, has made significant contributions to the field of education and empowerment of underprivileged communities in India.
Another prominent individual with the name Nitasha is Nitasha Biswas, an Indian fashion designer and entrepreneur born in 1975, who has gained international recognition for her sustainable and ethical fashion label.
Overall, the name Nitasha has a rich history and cultural significance, particularly in the Indian subcontinent, where it has been associated with virtues of righteousness, morality, and ethical conduct for centuries.
People
Nitasha + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Nitasha 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
Nitasha: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Nitasha?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 305 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Nitasha 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 1,123,785 US residents.
Is Nitasha a common name?
We classify Nitasha as "Very Rare". It ranks above 79.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 323 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Nitasha most popular?
The single biggest year for Nitasha was 1988, when 28 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Nitasha is about 40 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Nitasha a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Nitasha 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.