Total births
2,183
Girls' name · since 1969
Niesha
Since 1969, U.S. Social Security records show 2,183 babies named Niesha, peaking in 1991. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 2,183
- total births
- 1969–2018
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 40%
- born in that decade
Niesha sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 2,183 recorded since 1969.
Social Security Administration records show Niesha recorded 2,183 times among girls since 1969, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1980s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1969 to 2018.
- 2,183 total births
- 1969–2018 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 40% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
2,183 girls have been named Niesha since 1969, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2018.
- 2,183
- total births
- 1969–2018
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 40%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
40% of everyone ever named Niesha was born in this single decade.
1991
Single peak year
165 babies were named Niesha in 1991 - its busiest year on record.
Niesha's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Niesha's full recorded timeline at 1992, 32% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 68% in the earlier half -- the name was more prevalent in its earlier era than it is today. Its quietest year on record was 1969, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1991 peak of 165 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Niesha at a glance
Last recorded 2018Peak year
1991
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1969
Niesha popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1969–2018
- Peak year (1991)
- 165
- Annual births at peak, across 50 years of records
Niesha by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Niesha's strongest decade.
884 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 40% of all-time use.
Niesha births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 5
1960s
5 births
- 1970s 337
1970s
337 births
- 1980s
1980s
884 births
- 1990s
1990s
702 births
- 2000s 222
2000s
222 births
- 2010s 33
2010s
33 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 884 births (40% of all-time use).
How Niesha compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Niesha's total volume
Niesha vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Niesha by state
Where Niesha concentrates geographically, total births since 1969
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 180 | 8.2% |
| #2 | California | | 157 | 7.2% |
| #3 | Illinois | | 99 | 4.5% |
| #4 | Texas | | 86 | 3.9% |
| #5 | Louisiana | | 64 | 2.9% |
| #6 | North Carolina | | 59 | 2.7% |
| #7 | Georgia | | 54 | 2.5% |
| #8 | Florida | | 38 | 1.7% |
New York share of Niesha's total US births 8.2%
Even split
180 of 2,183 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 20 reporting states.
Niesha appears in 20 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Niesha? ▼
Since 1969, Social Security records show 2,183 babies named Niesha. The most recent recorded year was 2018. Its busiest year on record was 1991, with 165 births.
When was Niesha most popular? ▼
Niesha was most popular in the 1980s decade with 884 total births. The single peak year was 1991.
Where is Niesha most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Niesha are New York (180 births), California (157 births), Illinois (99 births).
How long has the name Niesha been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Niesha since 1969 -- 50 years through the most recent 2018 data.
What names are similar to Niesha? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Nieves, Niema, Nieve, Nieshia, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Niesha's data
- Niesha's decade-level peak was the 1980s (884 total births); usage has since declined to 33 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- New York records the most Nieshas (180 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Niesha
Nearby Names Like Niesha
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Niesha
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Niema Girl
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Nieshia Girl
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Nielle Girl
#9963 117 births
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Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1969–2018 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Niesha: Baby Name Since 1969 - 2,183 Births, Peak 1991." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/niesha. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Niesha draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.