Nisa

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Pronounced NEE-sah /ˈni.sɑ/Medium

Meaning: From Arabic nisa, 'women, womankind' (the title of a Quranic chapter, An-Nisa); also a short modern nameMedium

In 30 seconds: Womankind: Nisa is Arabic for 'women' (the Quranic chapter An-Nisa). Soft, gentle, and warm.

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Origin MediumArabic

MeaningFrom Arabic nisa, 'women, womankind' (the title of a Quranic chapter, An-Nisa); also a short modern name

U.S. rank (2025)#6759 ↘ Falling

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

Peak year1991

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,736

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

Nisa comes from Arabic nisa, 'women, womankind' — the name of the fourth Quranic chapter, An-Nisa ('The Women'). A soft, gentle name across the Muslim world (and a short, modern name elsewhere).

In the U.S. it appears in Muslim families. Rare, womankind at the root, and gentle.

Did you know? Nisa means 'women, womankind' in Arabic — the title of the fourth chapter of the Quran, An-Nisa ('The Women') — a soft, gentle name.

Overall data confidence 72%

Arabic references — nisa — etymology

Variations

NissaNesaNysa

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Nisa mean?

Nisa is Arabic for 'women, womankind' (the Quranic chapter An-Nisa).

How do you pronounce Nisa?

It's said NEE-sah /ˈni.sɑ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Nisa a boy or girl name?

Nisa is a girl's name.

How popular is Nisa?

Nisa is a rare name in the U.S.