Nysha
Every Nysha since 1991 — 365 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Nysha
Nysha is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #10,704 in 2025 with 9 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1991, 365 American babies have been named Nysha. Its peak came in 2020, when 25 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 Nysha stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Nysha year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 9 | #10,704 |
| 2024 | 14 | #7,867 |
| 2023 | 16 | #7,173 |
| 2022 | 21 | #5,933 |
| 2021 | 23 | #5,522 |
| 2020 | 25 | #5,132 |
| 2019 | 13 | #8,489 |
| 2018 | 20 | #6,183 |
| 2017 | 23 | #5,627 |
| 2016 | 12 | #9,285 |
| 2015 | 17 | #7,191 |
| 2014 | 5 | #18,528 |
| 2013 | 11 | #10,079 |
| 2012 | 7 | #14,615 |
| 2011 | 6 | #16,264 |
| 2010 | 11 | #10,290 |
| 2009 | 6 | #16,739 |
| 2008 | 5 | #19,709 |
| 2007 | 6 | #17,068 |
| 2006 | 6 | #16,590 |
| 2005 | 9 | #11,578 |
| 2004 | 5 | #18,090 |
| 2003 | — | — |
| 2002 | 8 | #11,910 |
| 2001 | 7 | #13,115 |
| 2000 | 10 | #9,692 |
| 1995 | 8 | #10,239 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Nysha in 2025?
Nysha ranked #10,704 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 9 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Nysha?
365 babies have been named Nysha in the United States since 1991, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Nysha most popular?
Nysha peaked in 2020, when 25 newborns received the name.
Is Nysha a boy or girl name?
Nysha is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Nysha rising or falling?
Nysha is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.