Will my child share the name Nisha with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 3 UK babies named Nisha per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Nisha in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Nisha becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Nisha is declining: down 399 places since 2020, to #5,892 in 2024. It peaked at #497 in 1998.

Is Nisha a good choice for a distinctive name?

Nisha is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Nisha a popular baby name in the United States?

Nisha does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Nisha

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Nisha is a distinctive choice, ranked #5892 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Nisha in their class.

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UK Rank 2024

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About the Name Nisha

Nisha has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 1829 places in five years. It was most popular in 1998 at #497 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

Nisha is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Nisha in their class.