Girl · #8,550 in 2026

Nyssa

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

Current Rank

#8,550

Peak Rank

#1,720 (2003)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

-50%

1970

First Year

2026

Last Year

2003

Peak Year

#1720

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Nyssa

Nyssa first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1970, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2003, when 110 Nyssas were born — ranking #1,720 that year. As of 2026, Nyssa ranks #8,550 for baby girls with 11 births, falling sharply (-50%). In total, more than 2K Nyssas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s 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 Nyssa

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

Nissa
Nessa
Nesa
Nasa
Nisa
Nassa
Nosa
Nisei
Nissi
Neesa
Nizza
Nysa

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Nyssa

What does the name Nyssa mean?

Nyssa is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1970. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Nyssa in 2026?

In 2026, Nyssa ranks #8,550 among girls' names in the U.S., with 11 babies given the name that year.

When was Nyssa most popular?

Nyssa reached its peak popularity in 2003, ranking #1,720 that year with 110 babies given the name.

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

Nyssa has historically been most popular in Oregon, Wisconsin, Washington. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Nyssa.

Is Nyssa a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Nyssa?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Nyssa include Arcelia, Jacqualyn, Lari. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Nyssa

Nyssa is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1970 and has accumulated 2K births in the dataset. Nyssa's peak popularity came in 2003 when it ranked #1,720. Use the chart and map above to compare Nyssa'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.