Nishitha is a female given name of Sanskrit origin, meaning "night" or "evening star". It is pronounced as ni-shi-tha. The name has gained popularity in India and among the Indian diaspora around the world. Nishitha is often associated with beauty and elegance, much like the evening star it signifies. It is also considered a unique yet Approachable name choice for parents looking to give their daughter a distinctive identity.
Nishitha has seen fluctuations in its popularity over time, with the highest number of births recorded in 2004 and a recent resurgence in popularity in 2021, each year seeing five births except for 2006 which had seven. Overall, there have been twenty-seven babies named Nishitha born since the year 2000.