Girl · #14,553 in 2026

Nishma

In Mandaeism, the nishimta or nishma is the human soul. It is can also be considered as equivalent to the "psyche" or "ego". It is distinct from ruha ('spirit'), as well as from mana ('nous'). In Mandaeism, humans are considered to be made up of the physical body (pagra), soul (nišimta), and spirit (ruha).

Current Rank
#14,553
Peak Rank
#14,553 (2014)
Total Babies
16
5-Yr Trend
Stable
2012
First Year
2014
Last Year
2014
Peak Year
#14553
Peak Rank
16
Total Count
3
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Nishma

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

In Mandaeism, the nishimta or nishma is the human soul. It is can also be considered as equivalent to the "psyche" or "ego". It is distinct from ruha ('spirit'), as well as from mana ('nous'). In Mandaeism, humans are considered to be made up of the physical body (pagra), soul (nišimta), and spirit (ruha).

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The Story of Nishma

Nishma first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 2012, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2014, when 6 Nishmas were born — ranking #14,553 that year. As of 2026, Nishma ranks #14,553 for baby girls with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 16 Nishmas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2010s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Nishma

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Frequently Asked Questions about Nishma

What does the name Nishma mean?
In Mandaeism, the nishimta or nishma is the human soul. It is can also be considered as equivalent to the "psyche" or "ego". It is distinct from ruha ('spirit'), as well as from mana ('nous'). In Mandaeism, humans are considered to be made up of the physical body (pagra), soul (nišimta), and spirit (ruha).
How popular is Nishma in 2026?
In 2026, Nishma ranks #14,553 among girls' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.
When was Nishma most popular?
Nishma reached its peak popularity in 2014, ranking #14,553 that year with 6 babies given the name.
Is Nishma a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Nishma is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Nishma?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Nishma include Avelia, Lija, Nay. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Nishma

Nishma is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2012 and has accumulated 16 births in the dataset. Nishma's peak popularity came in 2014 when it ranked #14,553. Use the chart and map above to compare Nishma'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.