girl's name
Nishtha
NISH-tuh (Hindi)
- Origin Sanskrit
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 7
- Popularity Rare
- Births on record 265
Nishtha is an Indian girl's name from the Sanskrit word niṣṭhā, meaning "devotion," "faith" or "steadfastness." It's a word with a long religious history, appearing in Hindu philosophical writing, and it's used in Hindi-speaking families in India and abroad.
- Nishtha is a name of Sanskrit origin.
- Peaked in 2021, when 14 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
- Today about 1 in 331,565 babies in the United States is given this name.
- First appears in US birth records in 2002.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Nishtha Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 2000s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 50 |
| 2010s | 97 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 53 |
What Nishtha Means
Nishtha means firm devotion or steadfast faith. In Sanskrit and Hindi it describes loyalty that holds firm, so the name names a quality of character that parents hope to pass on.
Where Nishtha Comes From
Sanskrit niṣṭhā combines the prefix ni-, down, with the root sthā, to stand, the same root as English stand. So its literal sense is standing firm, and from there it came to mean steadiness, conviction and devotion. Philosophical texts use it for settled commitment to a path, and the Bhagavad Gita uses the word. Modern Indo-Aryan languages such as Hindi and Marathi keep the word in ordinary use, where it describes dedication to work or to a person. Giving it as a first name is a modern custom in Hindu families.
Nishtha in Use
Abstract virtue words are common as girls' names in India, much as Faith and Constance are in English. In modern Hindi nishtha is also an everyday word for loyalty.
How Popular Is Nishtha?
In 2025, Nishtha was given to 10 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
Where Nishtha Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Nishtha
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Nishtha Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Nishtha over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Nishtha
- Hindi NISH-tuh
Sibling Names for Nishtha
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Nishtha — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Nishtha
What does the name Nishtha mean?
Devotion, faith or steadfastness.
Is Nishtha a Hindu name?
Yes. It's a Sanskrit word used as a girl's name by Hindu families.
Is Nishtha a boy's or a girl's name?
It's used mainly for girls.
How popular is the name Nishtha?
In 2025, Nishtha was given to 10 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
How many syllables are in Nishtha?
Nishtha has 2 syllables.
When was Nishtha most popular?
Nishtha peaked in 2021, when 14 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
Is Nishtha a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Nishtha currently ranks #2,599 in the United States. Its usage has held steady over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.