Nessie vs Nesha
Side-by-side comparison of Nessie and Nesha — popularity rank, total births, peak decade, and historical trends from Social Security Administration data.
Which name is more popular?
| Metric | Nessie | Nesha |
|---|---|---|
| Current Rank | #15333 | Unranked |
| Total Births (all years) | 92 | 478 |
| Peak Year | 1915 | 1976 |
| Peak Year Births | 10 | 22 |
| Peak Decade | 1910ss | 1970ss |
| Gender | Girl | Girl |
| First Recorded Year | 1902 | 1965 |
Births by Decade
| Decade | Nessie | Nesha |
|---|---|---|
| 1900ss | 5 | — |
| 1910ss | 50 | — |
| 1920ss | 22 | — |
| 1930ss | 5 | — |
| 1960ss | — | 24 |
| 1970ss | — | 176 |
| 1980ss | 5 | 173 |
| 1990ss | — | 80 |
| 2000ss | — | 25 |
| 2020ss | 5 | — |
Data Sources
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications — National Data, ssa.gov/oact/babynames.
Source: SSA Annual Name Rankings, 1902–2024.