Boy · #10,599 in 2026

Nezha

Nezha (نزهة) is a feminine given name of Arabic origin, often used in the Maghreb. Different forms and spellings exist : Naziha, Naze'eha, Neziha, Nouzha, Nazha, Nezihat, Nuzhat, Nuzhah, Nuzha, etc. The origin of this name is نزه and نزاهة, which mean honesty, virtuousness, righteousness, moral excellence and integrity. It may also refer to innocence, chastity and purity.

Current Rank
#10,599
Peak Rank
#10,599 (2020)
Total Babies
6
5-Yr Trend
Stable
2020
First Year
2020
Last Year
2020
Peak Year
#10599
Peak Rank
6
Total Count
1
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Nezha

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Nezha (نزهة) is a feminine given name of Arabic origin, often used in the Maghreb. Different forms and spellings exist : Naziha, Naze'eha, Neziha, Nouzha, Nazha, Nezihat, Nuzhat, Nuzhah, Nuzha, etc. The origin of this name is نزه and نزاهة, which mean honesty, virtuousness, righteousness, moral excellence and integrity. It may also refer to innocence, chastity and purity.

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The Story of Nezha

Nezha first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2020, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2020, when 6 Nezhas were born — ranking #10,599 that year. As of 2026, Nezha ranks #10,599 for baby boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 6 Nezhas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2020s through the 2020s.

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Notable people named Nezha

A small selection from Wikipedia. Tap "Read more" below to see the full list on Wikipedia.

  • Nezha Alaoui , Moroccan entrepreneur
  • Nezha Aït Baba , Moroccan footballer
  • Nezha Bidouane (born 1969), Moroccan hurdler
  • Nezha Chekrouni (born 1955), Moroccan politician
  • Nezha Regragui , Moroccan actress
  • Princess Lalla Nuzha of Morocco (1940–1977), Moroccan princess

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Names that sound like Nezha

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Nezha

What does the name Nezha mean?
Nezha (نزهة) is a feminine given name of Arabic origin, often used in the Maghreb. Different forms and spellings exist : Naziha, Naze'eha, Neziha, Nouzha, Nazha, Nezihat, Nuzhat, Nuzhah, Nuzha, etc. The origin of this name is نزه and نزاهة, which mean honesty, virtuousness, righteousness, moral excellence and integrity. It may also refer to innocence, chastity and purity.
How popular is Nezha in 2026?
In 2026, Nezha ranks #10,599 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.
When was Nezha most popular?
Nezha reached its peak popularity in 2020, ranking #10,599 that year with 6 babies given the name.
Is Nezha a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Nezha is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Nezha?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Nezha include Rocklan, Kenin, Marquees. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Nezha

Nezha is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2020 and has accumulated 6 births in the dataset. Nezha's peak popularity came in 2020 when it ranked #10,599. Use the chart and map above to compare Nezha's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . 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 (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

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.