UK girl's name
Naysha
A feminine name of Hindi origin meaning "beautiful" or "exquisite".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2023. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Naysha is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Naysha popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2023 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5687, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2014, with 5 births.
This profile covers 14 England and Wales registrations across 4 recorded years from 2014 to 2023. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 60% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 14 living people in the UK are called Naysha. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2024 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Naysha ranked #5687 for girls in England and Wales in 2023, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2014, when 5 girls were registered as Naysha.
- • About 14 living people in the UK are estimated to have Naysha as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5687
2023
Births in 2023
3
Latest year
Peak year
2014
5 births
Estimated living
14
2026
Meaning
What does Naysha mean?
The name Naysha is believed to have its origins in the Sanskrit language, which was spoken in ancient India. It is thought to be derived from the Sanskrit word "nayaka," which means "leader" or "guide." This suggests that the name may have been given to individuals who were seen as leaders or guides within their communities.
In Hindu mythology, there are references to characters with names similar to Naysha, such as Nayaka and Nayaki, which further reinforces the connection to the Sanskrit root word. However, there are no definitive historical records that clearly establish the exact time period or region where the name Naysha first emerged.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Naysha can be found in the ancient Indian epic, the Mahabharata. In this epic, there is a character named Naysha who is described as a skilled warrior and leader. While the exact dates of the events depicted in the Mahabharata are debated, it is generally believed to have been composed between the 8th and 4th centuries BCE.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Naysha. One example is Naysha Begum, a 16th-century Mughal princess and the daughter of Emperor Akbar, who lived from 1585 to 1645. Another is Naysha Ashraf, a 19th-century Persian poet and scholar who lived from 1792 to 1872.
In more recent times, Naysha Lopez, an American fashion designer and reality television personality, has gained recognition for her work in the fashion industry. She was born in 1988 and is known for her appearances on the reality shows "Project Runway" and "Project Runway All Stars."
Additionally, Naysha Sandhu, an Indian-American actress and model, has appeared in various television shows and films. She was born in 1987 and is best known for her roles in the TV series "Legends of Tomorrow" and the film "Extraction."
Naysha Ariana, a British singer and songwriter of Indian descent, has also made a name for herself in the music industry. She was born in 1990 and has released several singles and albums, showcasing her unique blend of pop and R&B sounds.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Naysha over time
The chart below shows babies named Naysha registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2014 to 2023. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Naysha, the clearest high point is 2014. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2023, compared with 5 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Naysha by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Naysha was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #5590 | 6 | 2 |
| 2010s | #4867 | 8 | 2 |
Related
Names similar to Naysha
- Niamh 20,347
- Nicole 19,687
- Natasha 15,578
- Nancy 12,607
- Naomi 12,199
- Natalie 10,885
- Nevaeh 7,869
- Nina 7,285
- Neve 7,180
- Natalia 7,099
- Nadia 6,032
- Nicola 4,927
FAQ
Naysha: questions and answers
How popular is the name Naysha in the UK right now?
In 2023, Naysha was ranked #5687 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Naysha most popular?
The peak year on record was 2014, with 5 babies registered as Naysha in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Naysha?
A feminine name of Hindi origin meaning "beautiful" or "exquisite".
How many people are called Naysha in the UK?
A total of 14 babies have been registered as Naysha across the 4 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.