Girl · #14,477 in 2026

Nishita

Name: Popularity of the name Nishita in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Nishita, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#14,477

Peak Rank

#9,286 (2006)

Total Babies

135

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1987

First Year

2015

Last Year

2006

Peak Year

#9286

Peak Rank

135

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Nishita

Nishita first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1987, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2006, when 12 Nishitas were born — ranking #9,286 that year. As of 2026, Nishita ranks #14,477 for baby girls with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 135 Nishitas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Nishita

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

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Nishita

What does the name Nishita mean?

Nishita is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1987. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Nishita in 2026?

In 2026, Nishita ranks #14,477 among girls' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Nishita most popular?

Nishita reached its peak popularity in 2006, ranking #9,286 that year with 12 babies given the name.

Is Nishita a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Nishita?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Nishita include Madalen, Isbella, Franziska. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Nishita

Nishita is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1987 and has accumulated 135 births in the dataset. Nishita's peak popularity came in 2006 when it ranked #9,286. Use the chart and map above to compare Nishita'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.