Megha vs Nisha

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Megha

Girl #6,677 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"cloud"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Hindu Nepali Bengali South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,677
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Meg, Meghu

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Popularity Comparison

Megha Rank #6,677
Nisha Rank #6,646

Nisha is more popular, ranked #6646 vs #6677 for Megha.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Megha ___

  • Megha Priya
  • Megha Devi
  • Megha Lakshmi
  • Megha Ananya
  • Megha Asha
  • Megha Kavya

Nisha ___

  • Nisha Priya
  • Nisha Devi
  • Nisha Lata
  • Nisha Kumari
  • Nisha Rani

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Megha

Priya Nisha Asha Rishi Arjun

If you choose Nisha

Priya Deepa Rohan Arjun Kavita

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Megha or Nisha more popular?

Nisha is more popular, ranked #6646 compared to Megha at #6677 in the United States.

What do Megha and Nisha mean?

Megha means "cloud" (Sanskrit origin). Nisha means "night" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Megha and Nisha boy or girl names?

Megha is primarily a girl name. Nisha is primarily a girl name.

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