How Many People Are Named Nilsa?
Complete statistics for the name Nilsa: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Nilsa, a very rare female name, is held by just 1,630 people in the US, making up 1 in 202,438 Americans. The majority of those named Nilsa are over 60, reflecting its peak popularity in 1960.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 1 represents leadership and independence.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 55All 1,804 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: 1960Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Nilsa Through the Generations
Nilsa has seen a stable presence through the decades, with its peak year being 1960 when 76 babies were given this name. Today, the average age of someone named Nilsa is 55, with a significant portion, 46%, being over 60 years old. This age skew suggests that Nilsa is more commonly found among older generations, with fewer younger individuals adopting the name.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Nilsa's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Nilsa
How Many People Have the Name Nilsa?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,630 people in the United States currently share the name Nilsa. That works out to roughly 1 in every 202,438 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Nilsa a Common or Rare Name?
Nilsa 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 Nilsa Mean?
Nilsa means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Nilsa in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Nilsa Most Popular?
The name Nilsa reached peak popularity in 1960, with 76 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.
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 Nilsa?
Approximately 1,630 people named Nilsa live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,804. That works out to roughly 1 in 202,438 Americans.
Is Nilsa a rare name?
Nilsa is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 202,438 Americans has this name.
What does the name Nilsa mean?
Nilsa means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Nilsa more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Nilsa are male and 100% are female.
When was Nilsa most popular?
Nilsa peaked in 1960 with 76 births that year. Current trend: Stable.
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.