Total births
612
Girls' name · since 1986
Nissi
Since 1986, U.S. Social Security records show 612 babies named Nissi, peaking in 2024. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #4250
- among girls today
- 612
- born since 1986
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 76%
- more common than other girls
Nissi currently ranks #4250 among girls' names in America, with 612 babies recorded since 1986.
Social Security Administration records show Nissi recorded 612 times among girls since 1986, holding rank #4250 nationally today, ahead of 76% of girls, peaking in the 2010s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1986 to 2025.
- #4250 among girls today
- 612 born since 1986
- 2010s peak decade
- 76% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Nissi is currently the #4250 girls' name in America, more common than 76% of girls - 612 born since 1986, peaking in the 2010s.
- #4250
- among girls today
- 612
- born since 1986
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 76%
- more common than other girls
Nissi vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#4250
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 76% of names given to girls today.
2010s
Peak decade
38% of everyone ever named Nissi was born in this single decade.
2024
Single peak year
34 babies were named Nissi in 2024 - its busiest year on record.
How Nissi compares
612 Top 41% higher than 59% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Nissi's all-time total is 60% above the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Nissi | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 612 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 34 | 48 | 19,840 |
Nissi's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Nissi's SSA record in two at 2009 and the more recent half accounts for 66% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 34%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1986, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2024 peak of 34, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Nissi at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2024
Current rank
#4,250
Active since
1986
Nissi popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1986–2025
- Peak year (2024)
- 34
- Annual births at peak, across 40 years of records
Nissi by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Nissi's strongest decade.
231 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 38% of all-time use.
Nissi births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 5
1980s
5 births
- 1990s 43
1990s
43 births
- 2000s
2000s
179 births
- 2010s
2010s
231 births
- 2020s
2020s
154 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 231 births (38% of all-time use).
How Nissi compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Nissi's total volume
Nissi vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Nissi by state
Where Nissi concentrates geographically, total births since 1986
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 30 | 4.9% |
| #2 | California | | 11 | 1.8% |
| #3 | New York | | 11 | 1.8% |
| #4 | Florida | | 5 | 0.8% |
Texas share of Nissi's total US births 4.9%
Even split
30 of 612 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Nissi? ▼
Nissi has been given to 612 babies in the U.S. since 1986, according to SSA data. Among girls, it ranks #4250 as of the latest data. 34 babies were born in 2024, its single highest year.
When was Nissi most popular? ▼
Nissi was most popular in the 2010s decade with 231 total births. The single peak year was 2024.
Where is Nissi most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Nissi are Texas (30 births), California (11 births), New York (11 births).
How long has the name Nissi been used? ▼
Records for Nissi go back to 1986, giving 40 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Nissi? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Nisha, Nisa, Nissa, Nishka, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Nissi's data
- Nissi's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (231 total births) through the 2020s (154) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Texas records the most Nissis (30 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Nissi
Nearby Names Like Nissi
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Nissi
Nisha Girl
#6013 2,994 births
Nisa Girl
#5047 1,736 births
Nissa Girl
#10445 1,532 births
Nishka Girl
#7125 539 births
Nisreen Girl
#11373 395 births
Compare Nissi side by side: Nissi vs Nisha Nissi vs Nisa Nissi vs Nissa
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Nissi
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1986–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Nissi: #4250 Girls' Name - 612 Births, Peak 2024." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/nissi. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Nissi draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.