US Popularity:12151
Origin:Hebrew
Meaning:to test; goal, ambition
Nyssa is a feminine name of Hebrew and Greek origins. Perfect for little girls with big dreams, it means "to test," "goal," or "ambition." If you want to teach your daughter to reach for the stars, a name like Nyssa may inspire them to be bold and adventurous. You can also spell it as Nissa if you're looking for an alternative. While their meanings differ, Nyssa shares similarities with other names such as Nessa, Lyssa, and Risa.

Nyssa Name Popularity Data

U.S. Births

Overall:Nyssa is currently #12151 in U.S. births
Girl:Nyssa is currently #8931 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2022
#12151
in 2022
- 1431
from 2021
In comparison to the previous year's data
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