US Popularity:14987
Origin:Latin
Other Origin(s):Arabic, Greek, Hebrew
Meaning:Sign; Goal; Woman; End; Tupelo genus
Nyssa is a feminine name of Hebrew, Greek, Arabic, and Latin origins. Perfect for little ones with big dreams, it is thought to mean “sign,” “goal,” "woman," or "end." Nyssa is also the genus name of the Tupelo trees, encouraging baby to branch out and adapt to different surroundings. If you want to teach them to reach for the stars, a name like Nyssa may inspire them to be bold and adventurous. You can also spell it as Nissa if you're looking for an alternative. While their meanings differ, Nyssa shares similarities with other names such as Nessa, Lyssa, and Risa.

How Popular Is The Name Nyssa?

U.S. Births

Overall:Nyssa is currently #14987 in U.S. births
Girl:Nyssa is currently #8792 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2024
#8792
in 2024
- 2209
from 2023
In comparison to the previous year's data
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