Nysa
Every Nysa since 1998 — 384 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Nysa
Nysa is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #9,305 in 2025 with 11 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1998, 384 American babies have been named Nysa. Its peak came in 2016, when 29 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Nysa stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Nysa year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 11 | #9,305 |
| 2024 | 9 | #10,885 |
| 2023 | 12 | #8,846 |
| 2022 | 16 | #7,208 |
| 2021 | 23 | #5,521 |
| 2020 | 19 | #6,266 |
| 2019 | 19 | #6,359 |
| 2018 | 19 | #6,452 |
| 2017 | 19 | #6,469 |
| 2016 | 29 | #4,814 |
| 2015 | 23 | #5,790 |
| 2014 | 14 | #8,382 |
| 2013 | 9 | #11,725 |
| 2012 | 11 | #10,246 |
| 2011 | 12 | #9,581 |
| 2010 | 23 | #5,921 |
| 2009 | 8 | #13,372 |
| 2008 | 17 | #7,657 |
| 2007 | 8 | #13,600 |
| 2006 | 18 | #7,071 |
| 2005 | 18 | #6,748 |
| 2004 | 14 | #8,124 |
| 2003 | 12 | #8,923 |
| 2002 | — | — |
| 2001 | 5 | #17,242 |
| 2000 | 7 | #12,790 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Nysa in 2025?
Nysa ranked #9,305 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 11 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Nysa?
384 babies have been named Nysa in the United States since 1998, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Nysa most popular?
Nysa peaked in 2016, when 29 newborns received the name.
Is Nysa a boy or girl name?
Nysa is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Nysa rising or falling?
Nysa is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.