The nameNisa
Nisa is a short name used in Arabic, Turkish and South Asian families.
- Girl's name
- Arabic
Meaning
In Arabic nisa means "women", the title of the fourth surah of the Quran.
Origin
Arabic.
History
In England and Wales Nisa reached 1332nd place in 2010.
Popularity of the name Nisa
Nisa in the United States
Nisa was most popular in the United States in the 1990s, with 539 births over the decade, 31% of all recorded babies named Nisa. Its rise began around 1965, and it peaked in 1991. Half of all babies named Nisa in the United States were born before 1997. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 21 births a year on average, against 27 in the five years before.
Nisa in France
Nisa was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 1,010 births over the decade, 53% of all recorded babies named Nisa. Its rise began around 2003, and it peaked in 2010. Half of all babies named Nisa in France were born before 2013, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 59 births a year on average, against 79 in the five years before.
Nisa in Belgium
Nisa in Austria
Variants and related names
Sibling names for Nisa
Names from the same generation as Nisa, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Nisa mean?
In Arabic nisa means "women", the title of the fourth surah of the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Nisa?
Arabic.
Is Nisa a girl's or a boy's name?
Nisa is a girl's name.
How popular is the name Nisa?
In 2024, Nisa was the 5044th most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 26 births.
What are the variants of the name Nisa?
Variants and related names of Nisa include Anisa.
What are good sibling names for Nisa?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Zeinab, Jennah, Jeanne and Amel for a sister, Tarik, Rashid, Jamil and Amr for a brother.