How Many People Are Named Nessiah?
Complete statistics for the name Nessiah: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Nessiah, a very rare name for boys, stands out with only 296 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 1,115,498 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name, with all 298 recorded births happening since 2022.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 3 symbolizes creativity and self-expression.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 7All 298 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2022Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Nessiah Through the Generations
Nessiah emerged as a name in recent years, peaking in popularity in 2022 with 60 births. The name's bearers are predominantly young, with all 298 births occurring within the last decade, indicating its status as a newer-generation choice. As of now, the average age of someone named Nessiah is just 7, reflecting its recent surge in usage.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Nessiah's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Nessiah
How Many People Have the Name Nessiah?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 296 people in the United States currently share the name Nessiah. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,115,498 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Nessiah a Common or Rare Name?
Nessiah is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Nessiah Mean?
Nessiah means "modern coinage, evokes uniqueness" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Nessiah in SSA data, approximately 83% are male and 17% are female.
When Was Nessiah Most Popular?
The name Nessiah reached peak popularity in 2022, with 60 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Nessiah?
Approximately 296 people named Nessiah live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 298. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,115,498 Americans.
Is Nessiah a rare name?
Nessiah is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,115,498 Americans has this name.
What does the name Nessiah mean?
Nessiah means "modern coinage, evokes uniqueness" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Nessiah more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 83% of people named Nessiah are male and 17% are female.
When was Nessiah most popular?
Nessiah peaked in 2022 with 60 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.