Total births
532
Girls' name · since 1973
Nyisha
Since 1973, U.S. Social Security records show 532 babies named Nyisha, peaking in 1980. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 532
- total births
- 1973–2007
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 42%
- born in that decade
532 girls have been named Nyisha since 1973, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Nyisha recorded 532 times among girls since 1973, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1980s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1973 to 2007.
- 532 total births
- 1973–2007 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 42% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
532 girls have been named Nyisha since 1973, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2007.
- 532
- total births
- 1973–2007
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 42%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
42% of everyone ever named Nyisha was born in this single decade.
1980
Single peak year
32 babies were named Nyisha in 1980 - its busiest year on record.
Nyisha's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Nyisha's full recorded timeline at 1990, 41% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 59% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1975, with just 6 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1980 peak of 32 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Nyisha at a glance
Last recorded 2007Peak year
1980
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1973
Nyisha popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1973–2007
- Peak year (1980)
- 32
- Annual births at peak, across 35 years of records
Nyisha by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Nyisha's strongest decade.
223 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 42% of all-time use.
Nyisha births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
90 births
- 1980s
1980s
223 births
- 1990s
1990s
155 births
- 2000s 64
2000s
64 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 223 births (42% of all-time use).
How Nyisha 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 Nyisha's total volume
Nyisha vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Nyisha by state
Where Nyisha concentrates geographically, total births since 1973
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 40 | 7.5% |
| #2 | California | | 22 | 4.1% |
New York share of Nyisha's total US births 7.5%
Even split
40 of 532 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Nyisha? ▼
Since 1973, Social Security records show 532 babies named Nyisha. The most recent recorded year was 2007. Its busiest year on record was 1980, with 32 births.
When was Nyisha most popular? ▼
Nyisha was most popular in the 1980s decade with 223 total births. The single peak year was 1980.
Where is Nyisha most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Nyisha are New York (40 births), California (22 births).
How long has the name Nyisha been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Nyisha since 1973 -- 35 years through the most recent 2007 data.
What names are similar to Nyisha? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Nyia, Nyima, Nyiah, Nyiesha, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Nyisha's data
- Nyisha's decade-level peak was the 1980s (223 total births); usage has since declined to 64 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- New York records the most Nyishas (40 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York 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 Nyisha
Nearby Names Like Nyisha
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Nyisha
Nyia Girl
671 births
Nyima Girl
#14379 282 births
Nyiah Girl
258 births
Nyiesha Girl
225 births
Nyilah Girl
#16489 91 births
Compare Nyisha side by side: Nyisha vs Nyia Nyisha vs Nyima Nyisha vs Nyiah
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Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1973–2007 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Nyisha: Baby Name Since 1973 - 532 Births, Peak 1980." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/nyisha. 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 Nyisha 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.