Nyssa
Nyssa: name meaning, origin and popularity
Girl name
Meaning and origin of Nyssa
- A female given name.
How popular is Nyssa?
18U.S. babies in 2025
#1729peak rank (2003)
1,830babies since 1880
Since 1880, 1,830 girls in the U.S. have been named Nyssa. Its highest rank for girls was #1729 in 2003. In 2025, 18 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Nyssa FAQ
What does the name Nyssa mean?
A female given name.
How popular is the name Nyssa?
Since 1880, 1,830 girls in the U.S. have been named Nyssa. Its highest rank for girls was #1729 in 2003. In 2025, 18 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Nyssa a boy or girl name?
Nyssa is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 1,830 girls and 0 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.