UK girl's name
Nitasha
A feminine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "queen of the night".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2015. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Nitasha is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Nitasha popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2015 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5730, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2006, with 5 births.
This profile covers 28 England and Wales registrations across 8 recorded years from 1999 to 2015. 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 28 living people in the UK are called Nitasha. 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 2016 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Nitasha ranked #5730 for girls in England and Wales in 2015, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2006, when 5 girls were registered as Nitasha.
- • About 28 living people in the UK are estimated to have Nitasha as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5730
2015
Births in 2015
3
Latest year
Peak year
2006
5 births
Estimated living
28
2026
Meaning
What does Nitasha mean?
The name Nitasha is believed to have its origins in the Sanskrit language, an ancient Indo-Aryan language that has been spoken in the Indian subcontinent for thousands of years. It is thought to be a variation or a derivative of the name Nita, which means "moral conduct" or "righteous path" in Sanskrit.
The name Nitasha rose to prominence during the medieval period in India, particularly among the Hindu communities. It was often given to girls with the hope that they would embody the virtues of righteousness, integrity, and ethical behavior throughout their lives.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Nitasha can be found in the ancient Hindu scriptures known as the Vedas, which date back to around 1500 BCE to 500 BCE. While the name itself is not explicitly mentioned, there are references to individuals who exemplified the qualities associated with the name.
In the 12th century, a renowned Indian poet and philosopher named Nitasha Devi gained recognition for her poetic works that explored themes of spirituality, love, and the human condition. She is often cited as one of the earliest notable figures to bear the name Nitasha.
During the Mughal era in India, which spanned from the 16th to the 19th century, the name Nitasha was popular among the ruling elite and aristocratic families. One notable figure from this period was Nitasha Begum, a Mughal princess and patron of the arts, who lived in the late 17th century.
In more recent history, Nitasha Nanda, an Indian social activist and philanthropist born in 1956, has made significant contributions to the field of education and empowerment of underprivileged communities in India.
Another prominent individual with the name Nitasha is Nitasha Biswas, an Indian fashion designer and entrepreneur born in 1975, who has gained international recognition for her sustainable and ethical fashion label.
Overall, the name Nitasha has a rich history and cultural significance, particularly in the Indian subcontinent, where it has been associated with virtues of righteousness, morality, and ethical conduct for centuries.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Nitasha over time
The chart below shows babies named Nitasha registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1999 to 2015. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Nitasha, the clearest high point is 2006. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2015, compared with 5 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Nitasha by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Nitasha 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 | #5730 | 3 | 1 |
| 2000s | #3877 | 22 | 6 |
| 1990s | #3900 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Nitasha
- 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
Nitasha: questions and answers
How popular is the name Nitasha in the UK right now?
In 2015, Nitasha was ranked #5730 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Nitasha most popular?
The peak year on record was 2006, with 5 babies registered as Nitasha in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Nitasha?
A feminine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "queen of the night".
How many people are called Nitasha in the UK?
A total of 28 babies have been registered as Nitasha across the 8 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.