Nilsa

Girl name

Nilsa has been given to 1,809 babies in the U.S. since 1946. It peaked in 1960.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

1,809

Peak year

1960 (76 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1946

10-year trend

New / returning

Gender split

All girls

Names one letter away from Nilsa — alternate spellings parents actually use.

7,136 babies since 1890

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Nilsa.

1,817 babies since 1939

1,817 babies since 1952

1,795 babies since 1944

1,792 babies since 1910

1,790 babies since 1934

1,831 babies since 1924

1,837 babies since 1915

1,842 babies since 1901

How popular is the name Nilsa?

Nilsa has been given to 1,809 babies in the U.S. since 1946. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Nilsa peak?

Nilsa peaked in 1960, when 76 babies were given the name.

Is Nilsa a girl or boy name?

Nilsa is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Nilsa are girls).

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