What origin is the name Nissa?

Nissa comes from arabic naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Nissa a popular name?

Nissa is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good brother names for Nissa?

Names from the same arabic tradition pair naturally with Nissa — for example Omar, Amir, Malik. You can browse more on our arabic names page.

Nissa

Q: Is Nissa a rare name?

Yes. Nissa does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Nissa

Nissa

Girl

arabic

2 syllables

Nissa is an arabic girl's name meaning "This name of Arabic origin refers to a friendly elf or a ladylike person, often associated with kindness and femininity.".

Parents who choose Nissa pick a girl name from the arabic tradition, meaning "This name of Arabic origin refers to a friendly elf or a ladylike person, often associated with kindness and femininity.". It has 2 syllables.

Origin: arabic
Gender: Girl
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

This name of Arabic origin refers to a friendly elf or a ladylike person, often associated with kindness and femininity.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Nissa

Very rare in US records

What does Nissa mean?

Nissa is a girl name of arabic origin meaning "This name of Arabic origin refers to a friendly elf or a ladylike person, often associated with kindness and femininity.".