The baby name Nishay is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced ni-SHAY (IPA: /nɪˈʃeɪ/).
The baby name Nishay is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced ni-SHAY (IPA: /nɪˈʃeɪ/).
Nishay is Hindi, Sanskrit in Origin.
Nishay is a modern South Asian given name derived from Sanskrit niśā, meaning “night.” In Hindi and several Indo-Aryan languages, Nisha is the established form; Nishay adds a terminal -ay, giving the name a soft, lyrical cadence while preserving associations of night, rest, and quiet contemplation. In poetic registers the imagery extends to moonlight and serenity.
Use of Nishay is rare before the late 20th century but appears in India and the global South Asian diaspora, typically for boys and, less often, as a unisex variant of Nisha. Spelling variants and near-equivalents include Nishai, Nishaay, and the core forms Nisha/Nishaa; affectionate diminutives include Nishu and Nishi. The name’s appeal lies in its calm nocturnal meaning and cross-linguistic familiarity across Hindi, Marathi, Gujarati, and Urdu contexts, making it contemporary yet culturally grounded.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JM | 0 | #93 | 1 | 3,714 | |
| JM | Girls | 0 | #278 | 1 | 7,507 |
| MU | Boys | 0 | #367 | 3 | 8,477 |
| ZA | 0 | #471 | 4 | 14,421 | |
| United States | Girls | 2006 | #938 | 5 | 10,031 |
| IN | Boys | 0 | #1,039 | 1 | 16,750 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,265 | 8 | 25,619 |
Nishay is popular in 5 countries — most recent births per country:
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