Nisa

Nisa is a girl's name of Turkish origin meaning “women.” In 2024 it was given to 26 girls in the United States.

Nisa at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Turkish
Meaning
“women”
Pronunciation
/niˈsa/

About the name Nisa

Nisa belongs to the Turkish tradition. Its meaning — “women” — is the sense carried by its Turkish roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Nisa first appears in Social Security records in 1953. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #1583 in 1991, and in 2024 26 babies received the name — 1,719 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Nisa in US records

First recorded (US)
1953
Best US rank
#1583 in 1991
Peak year
1991
Babies named Nisa in 2024
26
Total since 1880
1,719

Nisa in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#1332 in 2010
Babies named Nisa in 2025
10
Total since 1996
362

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Nisa mean?

Nisa means “women” in its Turkish roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Nisa a boy or girl name?

Nisa is a girl name. In 2024, 26 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Nisa?

Nisa comes from the Turkish tradition.

How popular is the name Nisa?

Nisa first appears in US records in 1953. Its best-ever ranking was #1583 in 1991, and 26 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Nisa?

Nisa is pronounced /niˈsa/ (IPA).

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