Night
Derived from the Sanskrit word for night, it often carries the poetic connotation of the quiet or the beauty of the evening. In Hindu mythology, it is sometimes associated with the goddess of the night. It remains a popular choice in India and among the global diaspora for its brevity and lyrical sound.
Less common today
Nisha isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,594 in 1992.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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