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Nissah

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Pronounced NISS-ah /ˈnɪs.ə/Medium

Meaning: A variant spelling of Nissa, read near the Hebrew nes ('sign; banner; miracle'); the added -h gives a gentle finish. Routes vary.Low

In 30 seconds: A soft -h spelling of Nissa: it touches 'sign; banner' in Hebrew (said 'NISS-ah'). Crisp and modern; routes vary.
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Origin LowHebrew
MeaningA variant spelling of Nissa, read near the Hebrew nes ('sign; banner; miracle'); the added -h gives a gentle finish. Routes vary.
U.S. rank (2024)#10827 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births9 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 22

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202420212024

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

Nissah is a variant of Nissa, tied to the Hebrew nes ('sign; banner'). The extra -h softens the ending; routes vary, which we note - rare in the U.S. (said 'NISS-ah').

It appears only rarely, next to Nissa. Rare, crisp, and soft.

Did you know? Nissah simply respells Nissa, read near the Hebrew for 'sign; banner; miracle' - a crisp two-beat name with a soft finish, whose routes vary, which we note (said 'NISS-ah').
Overall data confidence 40%
References - Nissah — Nissa variant; Hebrew 'sign'; routes vary

Variations

NissaNisaNyssa

Nicknames

NissSissy

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If you like Nissah…

Nissa— the base spelling
Nyssa— a spelling cousin
Marissa— a like flowing -issa name
Tessa— a like crisp -ssa name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Nissah mean?

Nissah is a form of Nissa, read near the Hebrew for 'sign; banner; miracle.' Routes vary, which we note.

How do you pronounce Nissah?

It's said NISS-ah /ˈnɪs.ə/ - two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Nissah a boy or girl name?

Nissah is a girl's name.

How popular is Nissah?

Nissah is a rare name in the U.S.

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