Nisha
Every Nisha since 1961 — 2,994 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Nisha
Nisha is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #8,216 in 2025 with 13 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1961, 2,994 American babies have been named Nisha. Its peak came in 1984, when 104 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1980s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Nisha stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Nisha year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 13 | #8,216 |
| 2024 | 20 | #6,097 |
| 2023 | 11 | #9,437 |
| 2022 | 22 | #5,759 |
| 2021 | 12 | #8,853 |
| 2020 | 15 | #7,476 |
| 2019 | 17 | #6,946 |
| 2018 | 14 | #8,042 |
| 2017 | 13 | #8,658 |
| 2016 | 17 | #7,144 |
| 2015 | 13 | #8,810 |
| 2014 | 26 | #5,271 |
| 2013 | 26 | #5,269 |
| 2012 | 27 | #5,213 |
| 2011 | 28 | #5,021 |
| 2010 | 35 | #4,278 |
| 2009 | 34 | #4,448 |
| 2008 | 42 | #3,836 |
| 2007 | 58 | #3,043 |
| 2006 | 40 | #3,839 |
| 2005 | 43 | #3,486 |
| 2004 | 47 | #3,251 |
| 2003 | 49 | #3,077 |
| 2002 | 68 | #2,369 |
| 2001 | 72 | #2,251 |
| 2000 | 67 | #2,327 |
| 1995 | 82 | #1,772 |
| 1990 | 89 | #1,664 |
| 1985 | 89 | #1,427 |
| 1980 | 68 | #1,687 |
| 1975 | 42 | #2,089 |
| 1970 | 24 | #2,910 |
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Famous people named Nisha
- Nisha Ayub Social activist · b. 1979
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Nisha in 2025?
Nisha ranked #8,216 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 13 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Nisha?
2,994 babies have been named Nisha in the United States since 1961, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Nisha most popular?
Nisha peaked in 1984, when 104 newborns received the name.
Is Nisha a boy or girl name?
Nisha is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Nisha rising or falling?
Nisha is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Nisha?
Well-known people named Nisha include Nisha Ayub (social activist).