Girl name · Hindi
Nisha
“night”
Vibes
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About the name
Nisha is Sanskrit niśā, night, and it remains an ordinary word for night in Hindi and the languages descended from Sanskrit. It is a given name in India and Nepal and across their diasporas.
In the US it is uncommon but familiar, mostly through South Asian families. English speakers find it easy: the sh is the only sound that needs a moment, and the meaning is not hidden — in Hindi, nisha is simply the word.
Two syllables take one or three (Nisha Claire, Nisha Eleanor). On our vibe map it is Celestial with Soft & Dreamy quiet.
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Is Nisha a boy or girl name?
Nisha is traditionally a girl name of Hindi origin.
What does the name Nisha mean?
Nisha means “night” of Hindi origin. Nisha is Sanskrit niśā, night, and it remains an ordinary word for night in Hindi and the languages descended from Sanskrit. It is a given name in India and Nepal and across their diasporas.
Where does the name Nisha come from?
Nisha is Hindi in origin. In the US it is uncommon but familiar, mostly through South Asian families. English speakers find it easy: the sh is the only sound that needs a moment, and the meaning is not hidden — in Hindi, nisha is simply the word.
How popular is Nisha?
Nisha did not make the top 1,000 girls' names in US Social Security Administration data for 2025, which makes it genuinely rare in the US.
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