Boy · #4,785 in 2026

Nissim

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

Current Rank

#4,785

Peak Rank

#4,785 (2026)

Total Babies

313

5-Yr Trend

+80%

1992

First Year

2026

Last Year

2026

Peak Year

#4785

Peak Rank

313

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Nissim

Nissim first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1992, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2026, when 21 Nissims were born — ranking #4,785 that year. As of 2026, Nissim ranks #4,785 for baby boys with 21 births, rising sharply (+80% over the past five years). In total, more than 313 Nissims have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s 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 Nissim

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

Nassim
Nissin
Mrm
Newsome
Nissen
Naseem
Nazim
Noosing
Missing
Neeson
Nissa
Nisan

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Nissim

What does the name Nissim mean?

Nissim is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1992. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Nissim in 2026?

In 2026, Nissim ranks #4,785 among boys' names in the U.S., with 21 babies given the name that year.

When was Nissim most popular?

Nissim reached its peak popularity in 2026, ranking #4,785 that year with 21 babies given the name.

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

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

Is Nissim a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Nissim?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Nissim include Edouard, Malcome, Gilverto. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Nissim

Nissim is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1992 and has accumulated 313 births in the dataset. Nissim's peak popularity came in 2026 when it ranked #4,785. Use the chart and map above to compare Nissim'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.