Nissa
Every Nissa since 1968 — 1,532 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Nissa
Nissa is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #16,610 in 2025 with 5 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1968, 1,532 American babies have been named Nissa. Its peak came in 1974, when 68 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1970s.
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 Nissa stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Nissa year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | #16,610 |
| 2024 | 9 | #10,872 |
| 2023 | 8 | #11,909 |
| 2022 | 11 | #9,499 |
| 2021 | 7 | #13,128 |
| 2020 | 5 | #16,862 |
| 2019 | 6 | #15,095 |
| 2018 | 11 | #9,641 |
| 2017 | 14 | #8,173 |
| 2016 | 15 | #7,888 |
| 2015 | 11 | #9,972 |
| 2014 | 13 | #8,836 |
| 2013 | 10 | #10,808 |
| 2012 | 15 | #8,108 |
| 2011 | 8 | #13,055 |
| 2010 | 16 | #7,797 |
| 2009 | 7 | #14,807 |
| 2008 | 24 | #5,903 |
| 2007 | 19 | #7,022 |
| 2006 | 21 | #6,293 |
| 2005 | 17 | #7,067 |
| 2004 | 23 | #5,507 |
| 2003 | 26 | #4,907 |
| 2002 | 30 | #4,249 |
| 2001 | 22 | #5,326 |
| 2000 | 18 | #6,151 |
| 1995 | 26 | #4,069 |
| 1990 | 27 | #3,877 |
| 1985 | 40 | #2,469 |
| 1980 | 32 | #2,844 |
| 1975 | 45 | #1,976 |
| 1970 | 39 | #2,105 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Nissa in 2025?
Nissa ranked #16,610 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 5 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Nissa?
1,532 babies have been named Nissa in the United States since 1968, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Nissa most popular?
Nissa peaked in 1974, when 68 newborns received the name.
Is Nissa a boy or girl name?
Nissa is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Nissa rising or falling?
Nissa is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.