Girl · #4,124 in 2026

Nissi

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

Current Rank

#4,124

Peak Rank

#4,124 (2026)

Total Babies

656

5-Yr Trend

+53%

1986

First Year

2026

Last Year

2026

Peak Year

#4124

Peak Rank

656

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Nissi

Nissi first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1986, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2026, when 35 Nissis were born — ranking #4,124 that year. As of 2026, Nissi ranks #4,124 for baby girls with 35 births, rising sharply (+53% over the past five years). In total, more than 656 Nissis have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

No data

Names that sound like Nissi

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

Nisey
Nessie
Nessi
Nesi
Neci
Necy
Nissa
Nyssa
Nasi
Nisei
Nisi
Nosi

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Nissi

What does the name Nissi mean?

Nissi is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1986. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Nissi in 2026?

In 2026, Nissi ranks #4,124 among girls' names in the U.S., with 35 babies given the name that year.

When was Nissi most popular?

Nissi reached its peak popularity in 2026, ranking #4,124 that year with 35 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Nissi most popular?

Nissi has historically been most popular in New York, Florida, Texas. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Nissi.

Is Nissi a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Nissi?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Nissi include Tobitha, Loene, Maudrey. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Nissi

Nissi is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1986 and has accumulated 656 births in the dataset. Nissi's peak popularity came in 2026 when it ranked #4,124. Use the chart and map above to compare Nissi'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.