The baby name Neisha is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈneɪʃə/ or /ˈniːʃə/ (NEY-sha or NEE-sha).
The baby name Neisha is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈneɪʃə/ or /ˈniːʃə/ (NEY-sha or NEE-sha).
Neisha is Hindi, Sanskrit in Origin.
Neisha is a modern feminine given name with several overlapping sources. It is often treated as a spelling variant of South Asian Nisha, from Sanskrit nisha meaning “night.” In English-speaking contexts - especially in African-American naming traditions - it also aligns with the popular -isha ending, drawing influence from names like Keisha and Tanisha and sometimes blending with Nia (Swahili “purpose”). The visual and phonetic resemblance to Aisha (Arabic “alive, living”) further shapes its appeal and meaning for some bearers.
The name gained notice in the late 20th century, appearing sporadically in U.S., U.K., and Caribbean records from the 1970s onward, without becoming broadly common. Spellings and close variants include Niesha, Neesha, Neysha, Naisha, and Nyesha; related roots and elaborations include Nisha, Nia, Aisha, and Aneisha. Pronunciations vary by community, typically NEE-sha or NAY-sha, reflecting its multi-origin, contemporary character.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PR | 0 | #55 | 1 | 1,497 | |
| JM | 0 | #85 | 9 | 3,714 | |
| MU | 0 | #137 | 1 | 3,613 | |
| PR | Girls | 0 | #152 | 10 | 3,171 |
| JM | Girls | 0 | #179 | 83 | 7,507 |
| TW | Girls | 0 | #288 | 2 | 8,139 |
| QA | Girls | 0 | #343 | 1 | 15,378 |
| MU | Girls | 0 | #362 | 1 | 8,539 |
| BO | 0 | #408 | 1 | 6,868 | |
| France | Girls | 2015 | #411 | 3 | 3,223 |
| OM | Girls | 0 | #424 | 1 | 15,987 |
| ZA | 0 | #474 | 1 | 14,421 | |
| PA | Girls | 0 | #517 | 2 | 9,861 |
| CM | Girls | 0 | #560 | 1 | 11,671 |
| CR | Girls | 0 | #573 | 1 | 11,342 |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #594 | 4 | 20,968 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #629 | 4 | 18,916 |
| AR | Girls | 0 | #630 | 1 | 8,289 |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #650 | 1 | 16,104 |
| BO | Girls | 0 | #651 | 1 | 9,488 |
| United States | Girls | 2024 | #907 | 10 | 8,487 |
| CL | Girls | 0 | #914 | 2 | 14,098 |
| PE | Boys | 0 | #926 | 1 | 14,506 |
| EG | Girls | 0 | #1,009 | 1 | 14,742 |
| PE | Girls | 0 | #1,010 | 1 | 14,861 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,014 | 1 | 25,931 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,069 | 4 | 24,821 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,230 | 7 | 25,928 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,272 | 1 | 25,619 |
Neisha is popular in 22 countries — most recent births per country:
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