Holding steady.
Popularity of Neysha since 1985
Babies named Neysha per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 29 |
| 1990s | 41 |
| 2000s | 46 |
| 2010s | 16 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Neysha is a modern American name that first appeared in Social Security records in 1985. It reached its peak popularity in 1987, the year it was most frequently given, before settling into a stable but rare usage pattern. The name has never ranked among the top 1000 names in any year, and its 1-in-N ratio remains unavailable due to low count. Without a clear etymology or historical roots, Neysha is best understood as a creative coinage reflecting late-20th-century naming trends that favor melodic, feminine sounds. The name did not appear in any top state rankings, indicating its scattered, nationwide use rather than regional concentration.
Neysha appears to be a modern coinage, likely formed from a combination of syllables from names such as Aisha or Nyssa, influenced by the fashionable 'neysha' sound. It first appeared in U.S. records in the mid-1980s and saw a small peak in 1987, suggesting a brief period of popularity.
Sibling names for Neysha
Names that share Neysha's style, for a brother or sister.
