Nessiah
Every Nessiah since 2003 — 353 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Nessiah
Nessiah is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,669 in 2025 with 49 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 2003, 353 American babies have been named Nessiah — about 84% boys and 16% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2022, when 60 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Nessiah stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Nessiah year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | #14,442 | 49 | #2,669 |
| 2024 | — | — | 39 | #3,145 |
| 2023 | — | — | 43 | #2,928 |
| 2022 | — | — | 60 | #2,372 |
| 2021 | — | — | 30 | #3,715 |
| 2020 | — | — | 13 | #6,528 |
| 2019 | — | — | 10 | #8,041 |
| 2018 | — | — | 13 | #6,592 |
| 2017 | 5 | #17,715 | 10 | #7,971 |
| 2016 | 5 | #18,107 | 13 | #6,608 |
| 2015 | — | — | 8 | #9,315 |
| 2014 | 10 | #10,726 | — | — |
| 2013 | — | — | — | — |
| 2012 | 5 | #18,788 | 5 | #13,638 |
| 2011 | 6 | #16,230 | — | — |
| 2010 | — | — | 5 | #13,679 |
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| 2008 | 6 | #16,893 | — | — |
| 2007 | 6 | #17,014 | — | — |
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| 2003 | 6 | #15,227 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Nessiah in 2025?
Nessiah ranked #2,669 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 49 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Nessiah?
353 babies have been named Nessiah in the United States since 2003, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Nessiah most popular?
Nessiah peaked in 2022, when 60 newborns received the name.
Is Nessiah a boy or girl name?
Nessiah is used for both: about 16% of babies named Nessiah have been girls and 84% boys.
Is the name Nessiah rising or falling?
Nessiah is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.