Nissy

♀ Girl

Pronounced NISS-ee /ˈnɪs.i/Medium

Meaning: A short, affectionate name that reads as a pet form (of Denise, Nisha, or similar) or a modern coinage. No single documented meaning; routes uncertain, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A short, sweet name: Nissy reads as a pet form or coinage (said 'NISS-ee'). Routes are uncertain, which we note.

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Origin LowAmerican

MeaningA short, affectionate name that reads as a pet form (of Denise, Nisha, or similar) or a modern coinage. No single documented meaning; routes uncertain, which we note.

U.S. rank (2024)#16956 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2022

Total births (all-time)≈ 27

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

Nissy reads as a short, warm pet form or modern coinage, with no documented etymology of its own. The routes are uncertain, which we note — rare in the U.S. (said 'NISS-ee').

It appears only rarely in the U.S. Rare, sweet, and short.

Did you know? Nissy has the ring of an affectionate nickname — for Denise, Nisha, or on its own — turned into a given name; it has no single fixed meaning, routes uncertain, which we note (said 'NISS-ee').

Overall data confidence 28%

References — Nissy — short pet form / coinage; routes uncertain

Variations

NissiNissieNisi

Nicknames

NissSissy

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Nissy mean?

Nissy reads as a pet form or modern coinage with no single fixed meaning. The routes are uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Nissy?

It's said NISS-ee /ˈnɪs.i/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Nissy a boy or girl name?

Nissy is a girl's name.

How popular is Nissy?

Nissy is an extremely rare name in the U.S.