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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Nissah — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Nissa|Nissan
HebrewGirl→ Stable

Nissah

NIS-uh · 2 syllables

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Girl
#10827
→ Stable
#10827
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 6
Peak rank
#10827 in 2024
5yr change
—
Birth frequency
2.5 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
0% boy · 100% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20212024

Rank #10827 · Rising since 2021

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US girl names
Top 200 girl names
Hebrew girl names
Nissah

Popularity score: 6  ·  SSA Rank: #10827

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
62
Higher than 62% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
55
23 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class

Score Breakdown

Meaning60

Meaningful origin with moderate historical depth.

Trend60

Consistent popularity — neither rising nor fading.

Uniqueness55

Moderately common — familiar but not ubiquitous.

Feasibility50

Some practical considerations — review details below.

Name DNA
HebrewReligiousMeaningful2-syllableBiblical RootRareGentleSpiritual
Character
tested by faithbearer of miracles
STRONG
High confidence

Nissah is a Hebrew girl name with steady SSA rankings. It ranked #10827 in the US in 2024.

Trend:→ Stable
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#10827 · very rare
Nissah at a Glance
Meaning:From Hebrew 'nissa' meaning 'to test' or 'miracle.' Associated with divine testing and spiritual signs in biblical tradition.
Language root:Hebrew
Peak rank:#10827 in 2024
5yr change:—
Sex usage:0% boy · 100% girl
Notable bearers

No notable bearers on record.

Similar Sound
NissaNyssaNidaNishaNeesa
Similar Style
NaomiNoelleNoa◈NinaNira
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Nissah
LeahEliana◈MiriamZaraAsher◈Levi
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Nissah · Overview
Summary

Nissah is a Hebrew girl name with steady SSA rankings. It ranked #10827 in the US in 2024.

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Nissah scores 62/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Religious · Meaningful character
Nissah carries a gentle, warm quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
nissah.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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