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1979

First Year

2026

Last Year

1998

Peak Year

#6073

Peak Rank

329

Total Count

35

Years Active

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## The Story of Naysha

Naysha first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1979, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1998, when 16 Nayshas were born — ranking #6,073 that year. As of 2026, Naysha ranks #7,542 for baby girls with 14 births, rising sharply (+56% over the past five years). In total, more than 329 Nayshas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

## Popularity Over Time

## Popularity by State

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## Names that sound like Naysha

Phonetically similar names — useful when Naysha is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name. 

* [Nisha](/nisha)
* [Nasha](/nasha)
* Nasua
* [Niesha](/niesha)
* [Maisha](/maisha)
* [Nation](/nation)
* [Neha](/neha)
* [Nija](/nija)
* [Nishi](/nishi)
* [Naja](/naja)
* Naish
* Nashi

Source: [Datamuse ](https://www.datamuse.com/api/). Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated. 

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## Frequently Asked Questions about Naysha

What does the name Naysha mean?

Naysha is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1979\. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Naysha in 2026?

In 2026, Naysha ranks #7,542 among girls' names in the U.S., with 14 babies given the name that year.

When was Naysha most popular?

Naysha reached its peak popularity in 1998, ranking #6,073 that year with 16 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Naysha most popular?

Naysha has historically been most popular in Puerto Rico, New York, Florida. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Naysha.

Is Naysha a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Naysha is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Naysha?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Naysha include Catia, Franceska, Sheala. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

## Similar Names

[👧CatiaPeak #6073](/catia)[👧FranceskaPeak #6073](/franceska)[👧ShealaPeak #6073](/sheala)[👧CorneishaPeak #6073](/corneisha)[👧JazmainePeak #6073](/jazmaine)[👧PachiaPeak #6073](/pachia)[👧AshleynicolePeak #6073](/ashleynicole)[👧JonaiPeak #6073](/jonai)

## About the name Naysha 

Naysha is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1979 and has accumulated 329 births in the dataset. Naysha's peak popularity came in 1998 when it ranked #6,073\. Use the chart and map above to compare Naysha's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

### Continue exploring 

* [ Top names of 1998 → ](/year/1998)
* [ Names of the 1990s → ](/decade/1990s)
* [ Names starting with "N" → ](/letter/n)
* [ Browse all girl names → ](/names/girls)
* [ Top names of 2026 → ](/year/2026)

Data sources

* Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. [Social Security Administration ](https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/). Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
* Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — [Behind the Name ](https://www.behindthename.com/) (used under their public API terms).
* Meaning prose and editorial summary — [Wikipedia ](https://en.wikipedia.org/) article extracts, licensed under [CC BY-SA 3.0 ](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/).
* Predicted nationality distribution — [Nationalize.io ](https://nationalize.io/).
* Phonetically similar names — [Datamuse ](https://www.datamuse.com/api/).

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.