Nishka
Every Nishka since 2000 — 539 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Nishka
Nishka is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #9,294 in 2025 with 11 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 2000, 539 American babies have been named Nishka. Its peak came in 2010, when 46 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Nishka stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Nishka year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 11 | #9,294 |
| 2024 | 16 | #7,167 |
| 2023 | 10 | #10,128 |
| 2022 | 13 | #8,395 |
| 2021 | 14 | #7,916 |
| 2020 | 17 | #6,847 |
| 2019 | 18 | #6,632 |
| 2018 | 27 | #4,971 |
| 2017 | 20 | #6,228 |
| 2016 | 25 | #5,416 |
| 2015 | 26 | #5,256 |
| 2014 | 29 | #4,864 |
| 2013 | 39 | #3,896 |
| 2012 | 42 | #3,768 |
| 2011 | 39 | #3,895 |
| 2010 | 46 | #3,502 |
| 2009 | 30 | #4,905 |
| 2008 | 30 | #4,983 |
| 2007 | 16 | #8,001 |
| 2006 | 22 | #6,075 |
| 2005 | 17 | #7,066 |
| 2004 | 9 | #11,375 |
| 2003 | 8 | #12,093 |
| 2002 | 10 | #10,042 |
| 2001 | — | — |
| 2000 | 5 | #16,858 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Nishka in 2025?
Nishka ranked #9,294 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 11 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Nishka?
539 babies have been named Nishka in the United States since 2000, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Nishka most popular?
Nishka peaked in 2010, when 46 newborns received the name.
Is Nishka a boy or girl name?
Nishka is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Nishka rising or falling?
Nishka is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.