Pure or alive
Niesha is a modern American name with multiple potential roots. It is often considered a variant of the Arabic name Aisha, meaning 'alive' or 'well-living', or the Greek name Agnes, meaning 'pure' or 'chaste'.
Less common today
Niesha isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,093 in 1991.
Former professional basketball player and actress
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).