Nisa
Every Nisa since 1953 — 1,736 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Nisa
Nisa is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #6,759 in 2025 with 17 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1953, 1,736 American babies have been named Nisa. Its peak came in 1991, when 97 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
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 Nisa stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Nisa year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 17 | #6,759 |
| 2024 | 26 | #5,107 |
| 2023 | 21 | #5,897 |
| 2022 | 21 | #5,930 |
| 2021 | 18 | #6,608 |
| 2020 | 18 | #6,561 |
| 2019 | 28 | #4,868 |
| 2018 | 24 | #5,417 |
| 2017 | 18 | #6,734 |
| 2016 | 27 | #5,093 |
| 2015 | 37 | #4,052 |
| 2014 | 25 | #5,424 |
| 2013 | 30 | #4,728 |
| 2012 | 28 | #5,077 |
| 2011 | 27 | #5,163 |
| 2010 | 18 | #7,138 |
| 2009 | 31 | #4,777 |
| 2008 | 28 | #5,241 |
| 2007 | 34 | #4,446 |
| 2006 | 33 | #4,437 |
| 2005 | 38 | #3,854 |
| 2004 | 48 | #3,214 |
| 2003 | 42 | #3,450 |
| 2002 | 46 | #3,131 |
| 2001 | 37 | #3,612 |
| 2000 | 54 | #2,733 |
| 1995 | 59 | #2,273 |
| 1990 | 43 | #2,726 |
| 1985 | 20 | #4,085 |
| 1980 | 13 | #5,448 |
| 1975 | 12 | #5,066 |
| 1970 | 24 | #2,909 |
| 1965 | 11 | #4,129 |
| 1960 | 6 | #6,186 |
| 1955 | 6 | #5,663 |
| 1950 | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Nisa in 2025?
Nisa ranked #6,759 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 17 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Nisa?
1,736 babies have been named Nisa in the United States since 1953, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Nisa most popular?
Nisa peaked in 1991, when 97 newborns received the name.
Is Nisa a boy or girl name?
Nisa is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Nisa rising or falling?
Nisa is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.