Nissa

Girl name

Nissa has been given to 1,532 babies in the U.S. since 1968. It peaked in 1974.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

1,532

Peak year

1974 (68 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1968

10-year trend

▼ -55%

Gender split

All girls

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

12,503 babies since 1966

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

1,535 babies since 1970

1,527 babies since 1971

1,539 babies since 1967

1,523 babies since 1914

1,520 babies since 1947

1,546 babies since 1886

1,546 babies since 1944

1,550 babies since 1954

How popular is the name Nissa?

Nissa has been given to 1,532 babies in the U.S. since 1968. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Nissa peak?

Nissa peaked in 1974, when 68 babies were given the name.

Is Nissa a girl or boy name?

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

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