Nissi

♀ Girl

Pronounced NEE-see /ˈni.si/Medium

Meaning: From Hebrew nissi, 'my banner, my standard; my miracle' (as in Yahweh-Nissi, 'the Lord is my banner')Medium

In 30 seconds: My banner, my miracle: Nissi is Hebrew for 'my standard' — from Yahweh-Nissi, 'the Lord is my banner'. Devout, bright, and uplifting.

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Origin MediumHebrew

MeaningFrom Hebrew nissi, 'my banner, my standard; my miracle' (as in Yahweh-Nissi, 'the Lord is my banner')

U.S. rank (2025)#5354 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births24 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 612

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

Nissi comes from Hebrew nissi, 'my banner, my standard' (from Yahweh-Nissi, 'the Lord is my banner', the altar of Exodus), also echoing nes, 'miracle'. A devout, uplifting name.

It registers thinly in records. Rare, my-banner at the root, and bright.

Did you know? Nissi comes from Yahweh-Nissi, 'the Lord is my banner' — the altar Moses built after victory; the word also echoes 'nes', miracle.

Overall data confidence 78%

Hebrew references — nissi — etymology

Variations

NisiNessi

Nicknames

Niss

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Nissi mean?

Nissi is Hebrew for 'my banner, my standard' — from 'the Lord is my banner'.

How do you pronounce Nissi?

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

Is Nissi a boy or girl name?

Nissi is a girl's name.

How popular is Nissi?

Nissi is a rare name in the U.S.