Holding steady.
Popularity of Neosha since 1974
Babies named Neosha per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1990, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Neosha's real moment was 1996.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 27 |
| 1980s | 55 |
| 1990s | 100 |
| 2000s | 22 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Neosha is a modern American given name that first appeared in Social Security records in 1974. It belongs to a family of names ending in the fashionable -isha suffix that gained popularity among African-American families in the late 20th century. The name reached its peak popularity in 1996, but has since remained relatively rare, never ranking among the top 1000 names. Its trajectory has been stable, with no revival trend observed. Neosha was most popular in the 1990s, with usage leveling off thereafter. Though it has been recorded in no specific top states, the name's stylistic resemblance to Niesha and Neisha situates it within a broader naming pattern. Given its modern coinage and uncertain derivation, Neosha offers a distinctive option for parents seeking a melodic, contemporary name with a soft, feminine sound.
Neosha first recorded in the United States in 1974, likely a modern coinage created by combining sounds or respelling existing names such as Niesha or Neisha. The name saw modest use in the 1990s, peaking in 1996, but never entered widespread popularity. Its structure resembles other -isha names fashionable in the late 20th century.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Neo, Neesh, Sha
Sibling names for Neosha
Names that share Neosha's style, for a brother or sister.
