Holding steady.
Popularity of Nieshia since 1976
Babies named Nieshia per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 20 |
| 1980s | 91 |
| 1990s | 50 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Nieshia is a modern American invented name that first appeared in Social Security records in 1976. It reached its peak usage in 1989, reflecting a trend for distinctive, often elaborately constructed names during that era. Although it never entered the top 1,000 names nationally, its trajectory has remained stable in recent decades, with fewer than five births per year in most years. The name continues to be used occasionally, primarily among families seeking a unique and melodic choice.
Nieshia is a modern American invented name, probably formed by combining the fashionable prefix 'Nie-' (perhaps from names like Nia or Niesha) with the popular suffix '-eshia' or '-isha'. It first appeared in the United States in 1976 and saw peak usage in the 1980s, particularly 1989, before declining.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Nia, Neesh, Nisi
Sibling names for Nieshia
Names that share Nieshia's style, for a brother or sister.
