Nishtha

Meaning of Nishtha

Nishtha, pronounced NISH-thah (/ˈnɪʃθə/), is a feminine given name of Sanskrit origin that denotes steadfastness or devotion, and its etymological roots link directly to concepts of loyalty and dedication. Historically prevalent within South Asian naming traditions, it has in recent decades made a gradual entry into the United States’ onomastic landscape: Social Security Administration records indicate that its highest recorded rank between 2002 and 2024 was 893 (10 occurrences) in 2002, followed by periodic fluctuations within the 900–981 range, culminating most recently in a rank of 939 with 11 newborns named Nishtha in 2024. Phonetically, its initial voiceless alveolar nasal followed by the voiceless interdental fricative aligns comfortably with Anglophone articulatory norms, thereby facilitating its adoption outside its region of origin. An analytical review of the two-decade trend underscores a modest yet discernible upward trajectory, suggesting that Nishtha occupies a distinctive niche among contemporary American parents seeking a name that marries cross-cultural authenticity with semantic depth and technical phonetic clarity.

Pronunciation

• Pronunced as NISH-thah (/ˈnɪʃθə/)

• Nisha
• Nishitha
• Nishika
• Nishi
• Nishka