Nisa Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationNEE-sah / ˈniːsəArabic; Persian
Meaning
Arabic: 'friendly'; Persian: 'pure'
Historical & Cultural Background
Nisa is a name with roots in both Arabic and Persian cultures. In Arabic, it is often associated with kindness and friendliness. In Persian, it conveys a sense of purity. The name has been used in various cultures and has different connotations depending on the region.
Trend Summary
Nisa has seen a steady but modest presence in U.S. baby name rankings.
Similar Names
Variants
- Nisaa
- Nisaah
International Variants
- Nisa (Arabic); Nisa (Persian)
Famous people named Nisa
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Nisa was first seen in the United States in 1953. Nisa has ranked as high as #1130 nationally, which occurred in 1991, and has been most popular in New York, California, Texas, Illinois, and Florida. In the past 5 years the name Nisa has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Nisa (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NY | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1953 | 5 |
| 1955 | 6 |
| 1958 | 5 |
| 1959 | 6 |
| 1960 | 6 |
| 1961 | 8 |
| 1962 | 7 |
| 1963 | 5 |
| 1964 | 6 |
| 1965 | 11 |
| 1966 | 11 |
| 1967 | 7 |
| 1968 | 10 |
| 1969 | 10 |
| 1970 | 24 |
| 1971 | 13 |
| 1972 | 19 |
| 1973 | 20 |
| 1974 | 19 |
| 1975 | 12 |
| 1976 | 12 |
| 1977 | 18 |
| 1978 | 16 |
| 1979 | 21 |
| 1980 | 13 |
| 1981 | 11 |
| 1982 | 13 |
| 1983 | 10 |
| 1984 | 12 |
| 1985 | 20 |
| 1986 | 20 |
| 1987 | 20 |
| 1988 | 12 |
| 1989 | 15 |
| 1990 | 43 |
| 1991 | 97 |
| 1992 | 72 |
| 1993 | 35 |
| 1994 | 57 |
| 1995 | 59 |
| 1996 | 39 |
| 1997 | 47 |
| 1998 | 43 |
| 1999 | 47 |
| 2000 | 54 |
| 2001 | 37 |
| 2002 | 46 |
| 2003 | 42 |
| 2004 | 48 |
| 2005 | 38 |
| 2006 | 33 |
| 2007 | 34 |
| 2008 | 28 |
| 2009 | 31 |
| 2010 | 18 |
| 2011 | 27 |
| 2012 | 28 |
| 2013 | 30 |
| 2014 | 25 |
| 2015 | 37 |
| 2016 | 27 |
| 2017 | 18 |
| 2018 | 24 |
| 2019 | 28 |
| 2020 | 18 |
| 2021 | 18 |
| 2022 | 21 |
| 2023 | 21 |
| 2024 | 26 |