Pure, holy, or alive
Nesha is a name with multiple possible origins, most commonly associated as a diminutive of Agnes meaning 'pure' or 'holy'. In some Slavic contexts, it is linked to names meaning 'alive'. It is also occasionally used as a modern variation of the name Aisha.
Less common today
Nesha isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #5,974 in 1990.
Canadian rapper and songwriter
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).