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Naissa

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Pronounced nah-EE-sah /nɑˈi.sɑ/Medium

Meaning: A modern name, variously echoing the French naissance ('a birth; a beginning') or the Greek Nyssa (a place-name); routes uncertainLow

In 30 seconds: A birth; a beginning: Naissa echoes naissance. Lyrical, modern, and warm (said 'nah-EE-sah'). Routes uncertain.

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Origin LowAmerican, French

MeaningA modern name, variously echoing the French naissance ('a birth; a beginning') or the Greek Nyssa (a place-name); routes uncertain

U.S. rank (2025)#6751 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births17 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2025

Total births (all-time)≈ 42

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Naissa is a modern name, variously echoing the French naissance ('a birth; a beginning') or the Greek Nyssa (a place-name; routes uncertain, which we flag honestly). A lyrical, modern name (said 'nah-EE-sah').

In the U.S. it appears very recently. Rare, a-beginning at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Naissa is a modern name, variously echoing the French naissance ('a birth; a beginning') or the Greek Nyssa — a lyrical, modern name (the routes are uncertain, which we note; said 'nah-EE-sah').

Overall data confidence 18%

U.S. Social Security Administration name files — routes uncertain

Variations

NaisaNyssaNaisha

Nicknames

Nai

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Naissa mean?

Naissa is a modern name, variously echoing the French naissance ('a beginning') or the Greek Nyssa; we flag it honestly.

How do you pronounce Naissa?

It's said nah-EE-sah /nɑˈi.sɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Naissa a boy or girl name?

Naissa is a girl's name.

How popular is Naissa?

Naissa is a very rare name in the U.S.