US Popularity Rank: 12211

Origin: Sanskrit

Meaning: Butterfly; Night

Nesha is a feminine name with a variety of potential origins and meanings. A variant of Nessa, this moniker can have fluttering connections to the English name Vanessa, referring to a type of butterfly. Nesha may also have links to the Sanskrit name Nisha, from niśā, meaning “night.” If baby grows up to be a night owl, Nesha can make for star-studded choice.