UK girl's name
Neisha
An invented feminine name of unknown origin and meaning.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2011. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Neisha is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Neisha popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2011 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5785, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1996, with 8 births.
This profile covers 73 England and Wales registrations across 14 recorded years from 1996 to 2011. 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 38% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 73 living people in the UK are called Neisha. 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 2012 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Neisha ranked #5785 for girls in England and Wales in 2011, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1996, when 8 girls were registered as Neisha.
- • About 73 living people in the UK are estimated to have Neisha as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5785
2011
Births in 2011
3
Latest year
Peak year
1996
8 births
Estimated living
73
2026
Meaning
What does Neisha mean?
The name Neisha is a modern variation of the name Nisha, which originated from the Sanskrit language of ancient India. Sanskrit is one of the oldest Indo-European languages, with roots dating back to the 2nd millennium BCE. The name Nisha is derived from the Sanskrit word "nishaa," which means "night" or "darkness."
In Hindu mythology, Nisha is associated with the goddess Ratri, the personification of night. This connection suggests that the name Neisha may have been bestowed upon children born at night or during the darker phases of the moon. However, there are no definitive historical records or ancient texts that explicitly mention the name Neisha or its origins.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Neisha can be traced back to the late 20th century, particularly in the United States and other English-speaking countries. It is possible that the name Neisha emerged as a creative spelling variation or a blending of the names Nisha and Neha, which are both of Sanskrit origin.
Notable individuals throughout history who have borne the name Neisha include:
1. Neisha Renee, an American singer and songwriter born in 1987, known for her work in the R&B and pop genres. 2. Neisha Folkes, a Jamaican-born Canadian actress born in 1975, best known for her roles in television series like "Frankie Drake Mysteries" and "Murdoch Mysteries." 3. Neisha Bernard-Thomas, a British actress and singer born in 1981, who has appeared in various stage productions and television shows. 4. Neisha Gharat, an Indian actress born in 1990, known for her work in Hindi films and television series. 5. Neisha Sukhram, a Guyanese-American singer and songwriter born in 1990, who has gained recognition in the reggae and dancehall genres.
While the name Neisha may have evolved from its Sanskrit roots, it has gained popularity and recognition in various cultures and communities around the world, particularly in recent decades. The name's unique spelling and melodic sound have contributed to its appeal as a distinctive and modern name choice.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Neisha over time
The chart below shows babies named Neisha registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2011. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Neisha, the clearest high point is 1996. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2011, compared with 8 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Neisha by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Neisha 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #5746 | 6 | 2 |
| 2000s | #3248 | 47 | 8 |
| 1990s | #3008 | 20 | 4 |
Related
Names similar to Neisha
- 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
Neisha: questions and answers
How popular is the name Neisha in the UK right now?
In 2011, Neisha was ranked #5785 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Neisha most popular?
The peak year on record was 1996, with 8 babies registered as Neisha in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Neisha?
An invented feminine name of unknown origin and meaning.
How many people are called Neisha in the UK?
A total of 73 babies have been registered as Neisha across the 14 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.