US Popularity:21726
Meaning:Place of two (rivers); River with pebbled bottom
Nashua is a boy’s name that means “place of two (rivers)” and can help your kiddo ride with the current. Nashua is the name of a Native American tribe also known as the Nashaway, which means "river with pebbled bottom." These Indigenous people lived along the Nashua River in Massachusetts. Such was their influence that several cities throughout the US and even Australia took on this moniker. Choosing a historic name like Nashua for your little one continues a tradition of paying homage to this tribe and place. It’s also a beautiful way to instill a sense of pride in your child of who they are and where they come from.

How Popular Is The Name Nashua?

U.S. Births

Overall:Nashua is currently #21726 in U.S. births
Boy:Nashua is currently #10551 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2024
#10551
in 2024
+ 2968
from 2019
In comparison to the previous year's data
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