How Many People Are Named Nysa?
Complete statistics for the name Nysa: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Nysa draws from Greek mythology, where it's the legendary mountain where the god Dionysus was raised by nymphs. About 370 people in the US carry this name today, meaning roughly 1 in 891,415 Americans share it. It's been rising fast, hitting a peak of 29 births in 2016.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 5 represents freedom, curiosity, and a love of change. It's associated with adaptable and adventurous spirits who thrive on new experiences and resist being tied down.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 13All 373 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: 2016Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Nysa Through the Generations
Nysa is a genuinely modern name that didn't appear on US birth records until quite recently, and it's still building momentum. With only 373 total births recorded across all years, every single bearer is under the age of 30. That's a striking 100% concentration in the youngest generation, giving it an average bearer age of just 13. The name hit its highest point in 2016, when 29 babies received it, and the upward trend suggests it hasn't peaked for good yet. Globally, there are roughly 219 living bearers, which places Nysa at world rank #609,814, an extraordinarily rare choice by any measure. It's worth watching as a rising pick among parents seeking something mythological yet modern. The name doesn't carry decades of generational history the way classic names do, but that freshness is exactly what draws today's parents to it. With zero bearers over 30, Nysa belongs entirely to the new generation, and its trajectory hints at continued growth in the years ahead.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Nysa's Greek roots
📄 About the Name Nysa
How Many People Have the Name Nysa?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 370 people in the United States currently share the name Nysa. That works out to roughly 1 in every 891,415 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Nysa a Common or Rare Name?
Nysa 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 Nysa Mean?
Nysa means "Mythical mountain of Dionysus" and comes from Greek origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Nysa in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Nysa Most Popular?
The name Nysa reached peak popularity in 2016, with 29 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 Nysa?
Approximately 370 people named Nysa live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 373. That works out to roughly 1 in 891,415 Americans.
Is Nysa a rare name?
Nysa is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 891,415 Americans has this name.
What does the name Nysa mean?
Nysa means "Mythical mountain of Dionysus" and comes from Greek origins.
Is Nysa more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Nysa are male and 100% are female.
When was Nysa most popular?
Nysa peaked in 2016 with 29 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.