Nisha is a girl's name of Sanskrit origin meaning “Night; dream.” With 2 syllables, it is short and easy to say. Common nicknames include Nish. As of 2026, Nisha ranks #932 among girls' names in the United States and has held a steady level of popularity. Its highest US ranking was #680 in 1983.
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NEE-shah
Phonetic spelling
Currently #932 among US baby names.
* Based on US Social Security Administration birth-registration data
Nisha means “Night; dream.” It is a girl's name of Sanskrit origin.
Nisha is pronounced NEE-shah.
Nisha is most commonly used as a girl's name.
Nisha currently ranks #932 among girls' names in the United States.
Popular nicknames for Nisha include Nish.
Middle names that pair well with Nisha include Nisha Anjali, Nisha Kavya, Nisha Rhea.
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