Girl · #16,544 in 2026

Nesma

Name: Popularity of the name Nesma in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Nesma, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#16,544

Peak Rank

#16,991 (2010)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

2010

First Year

2013

Last Year

2010

Peak Year

#16991

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Nesma

Nesma first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 2010, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2010, when 5 Nesmas were born — ranking #16,991 that year. As of 2026, Nesma ranks #16,544 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 10 Nesmas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2010s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Nesma

Phonetically similar names — useful when Nesma is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Mesma
Nismo
Nyssma
Mesmo
Nizza
Nirma
Nemo
Nausea
Norma
Nessa
Nima
Nama

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Nesma

What does the name Nesma mean?

Nesma is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2010. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Nesma in 2026?

In 2026, Nesma ranks #16,544 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Nesma most popular?

Nesma reached its peak popularity in 2010, ranking #16,991 that year with 5 babies given the name.

Is Nesma a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Nesma is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Nesma?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Nesma include Adason, Adavia, Addington. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Nesma

Nesma is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2010 and has accumulated 10 births in the dataset. Nesma's peak popularity came in 2010 when it ranked #16,991. Use the chart and map above to compare Nesma's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.