Nishka
Nishka first appears in US records in 0. It peaked in 2010, when 46 girls were given the name.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Nishka popular?
Declining Nishka is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 2010 peak.
| 2020s | 81 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 311 | |
| 2000s | 147 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Nishka mean?
From the Sanskrit निष्क (niṣka), an ancient gold coin, and by extension a golden necklace or ornament — attested in the Manusmriti and other classical texts. Popular 'pure/honest' glosses on name sites are not supported by the classical sources.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Nishka mean?
Nishka means Gold coin, gold ornament. From the Sanskrit निष्क (niṣka), an ancient gold coin, and by extension a golden necklace or ornament — attested in the Manusmriti and other classical texts. Popular 'pure/honest' glosses on name sites are not supported by the classical sources.
What is the origin of the name Nishka?
Nishka is of sanskrit origin.
How do you pronounce Nishka?
Nishka is pronounced “NISH-kuh.”
Is Nishka a boy or a girl name?
Nishka is most commonly used as a girl name.
Is Nishka a popular name right now?
Nishka is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 2010 peak.
How popular is the name Nishka?
In 2025, Nishka ranked #9294 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Nishka most popular?
Nishka was most popular in 2010, when about 46 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Nishka?
Names similar to Nishka include Rani, Gauri, Ishita, Nitya, Riddhi.
What names go well with Nishka?
sanskrit names that pair well with Nishka include Tara, Trisha, Kali, Bodhi, Anaya.